Really bad acne before period?!?

Question

I get absolutely terrible acne right before my period. Like, amazingly bad. I only get a stray pimple here or there normally but the week before my period i get horrible acne. I can't get rid of it with proactiv, because it's not an acne problem, well it is, but it's being caused by hormones. What do you think I should do about it?

Normal skin:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g88/c_girl_108/Pics/Summer%2008/Me-Memphis010-1.jpg

Before period:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g88/c_girl_108/Pics/Other/acne001-1.jpg

Answer 1

I'd say get birth control, I used to get bad acne before my period too, but it's better now.

I hope that I helped you. good luck (:

Answer 2

Oh wow. im just starting on birth control for acne. go to a dermatologist and get some medicine!!

Answer 3

i had a similar problem.  i solved it by going on the pill.  if you ask for a prescription, be sure to say it's for acne, because not all birth control works equally against acne.

Answer 4

I used to break out (though not nearly as bad) before my period. I just started taking yaz last month and my skin this month is awesome. This could also be because I recently changed my face soap though.