Yaz for Acne User Reviews (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• October 11, 2011

"I started taking Yaz 2 months ago, and for the first 5 weeks, I hated it. My skin was worse than ever, and I was about to stop. It's been close to 8 weeks now, and my skin feels amazing! I have no bumps left on my face, maybe a few scars, but they are slowly fading! I use Phisophex with Yaz, and so far, it's amazing. Keep going with Yaz and don't get freaked out in the first few weeks. I didn't gain any weight and no other side effects. I'm all for Yaz."

• Suz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2012

"I've been on Yaz for about 3 months, and so far, it has been great. I've suffered from acne since I was 12 (I'm 30 now) to the extent that it's really had a negative effect on my life, but now it's almost all cleared up. I barely even need to wear makeup anymore. There has been no weight gain, except for slightly bigger breasts, and it's great knowing when my period is going to come. Previously, it would come randomly. It also doesn't last as long, now only 4 or 5 days when before it could be 7 or 8."

• Abi...
• February 1, 2021

"Before taking Yaz, like most people, I came on here and spent hours reading reviews. Per usual, I freaked myself out. You have to remember that birth control affects every single person differently. You will not know how this medication will work for you until you try it. I'm 21 and have always had breakouts, but they became cystic when I started college. I have done everything from dermatologist-prescribed topical creams to changing my diet and revamping my skincare routine. Literally, nothing worked. I am now at the start of my 3rd month of Yaz. The only side effect symptoms I have had are nausea and breast tenderness, which are both manageable. As of this week, my skin is finally starting to clear up. Any breakouts seem to be small and manageable. I really hope that this is not a temporary thing (my skin sometimes has good days and tricks me into thinking my acne is gone). I would say anyone considering trying this definitely should!"

• Woz...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 15, 2019

"In the beginning, first like 3 months on Yaz, it was actually so bad. I mean, my side effects were I was crying, breaking out all over, and just in a bad mood the entire time, and by bad I mean the worst I've ever been in my entire life so far. I've been taking it for 6 or 7 months now, and it's cleared my skin A LOT. I used to have acne on my back, chin, cheeks, forehead, physically anywhere there was skin, there was a pimple... but now I only have 3 on my entire face and 1 on my back, which is amazing. It does take a while to get used to, but it's worth the wait even if my period is kinda uneven."

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2020

"I’ve been on Yaz for almost 2 months now. I was hoping it would clear my skin up and help me with my cystic acne, but I’m not sure. I usually get pimples 2 weeks before my period, so obviously I broke out the 2 weeks beforehand. But before that, I felt like my skin was getting a little better. I definitely am still getting breakouts, though. I’m getting my period tomorrow, and I got a few more pimples coming in, as well as this one pimple on my chin that will NOT go away. I haven’t noticed any weight gain or depression, but my boobs definitely got bigger, lol. I’m gonna do another update after month 3. I hope it will finally kick in, but I guess we will see:/"

• Anonymous
• November 26, 2014

"I am now on my 5th month of Yaz, and I have zero acne. Best decision I've ever made. I first started noticing a difference after the 2nd week. The acne I had started healing, and I stopped breaking out (I used to get at least one or two new pimples a week and get a bunch around my period). After the first month, I stopped getting acne altogether, and I only had some scars. By the second month, my scar finally faded, and now in my fifth month, my skin is completely clear. Everyone is different, but I would definitely recommend trying this!"

• Smi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2019

"The first time I heard about the tablet, I was scared to take it because of the reviews I saw. But later, I decided to close my eyes and just take it. Went to the doctor and got the starter pack. Just 2 weeks into the tablets, I was already noticing so much different on my face. Because I was having so many pimples 4 months before that. Spent a lot of money on treatment, and because of using different treatments, my face color changed. Some parts are white, some are dark. But how long did it take for Yaz to fix my acne? Just within 1 month of taking it. The first time after taking Yaz that I took a picture of myself was yesterday. And I don't even have any side effects at all. I will be taking the last tablet from the starter pack tomorrow. Then start a new pack. Thanks, Yaz."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2019

"I have had moderate to severe acne from age 12. I am now 24. As years have progressed, it has become more hormonal acne. I felt like I had tried everything to clear up my acne. I was desperate. I tried Lo Loestrin in hopes that would help, but it didn’t. I then tried the generic for Yaz, and OH MY GOSH. For the first time, my face is now clear. I can’t brag on it enough!!! If you’ve struggled with acne for a while, give this a try!! It might be your miracle worker."

• Dai...
• October 19, 2018

"I am 26 years old and started getting acne when I was 19. I got it the worst on my cheeks and around my jawline-big, painful, hard-to-pop cystic-type acne. My acne definitely seemed to be hormonally related (with my cycle as well as stress), and nothing seemed to keep it under control. I started taking Yaz only 8 months ago after doing some research of my own and thought I should give it a try, and I am beyond ecstatic that I did!! I had to be patient though because I didn't start to see a huge difference until about month 6. Yes, the first few months were bad, and I broke out constantly. It hurt. But now my reward is NO ACNE! In the last couple of months, I've only gotten one pimple each month right around ovulating, and today, as I type this, I have not a single pimple and will be doing my first ever microdermabrasion treatment to now help my acne scars! But truly, Yaz has been my saving grace for acne, and I hope this review helps someone out there just like they did for me!"

• Ann...
• January 11, 2016

"I'm 21 years of age. I've had combination moderate acne since I was 13 years old. Every cosmetic face wash or doctor prescriptions, like antibiotics, never worked but, in fact, made it worse. I then got told about Yaz, so I decided to give it a shot. Two months in now, and my face is more clear than it's ever been in my life! But I just have a couple of pimples left on my neck, which should disappear. I haven't even been eating healthy either. I've had lots of chocolate and McDonald's the last few weeks, which is a bonus, lol. But I would still recommend drinking lots of water and exercising at least 30 minutes every second day, at the very least. I've also stopped using face washes and moisturizers altogether. Hope this helps."

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 8, 2019

"So I’ve been on Yaz for nearly a year now. The reason why I started Yaz was because of adult acne. I’m 26 and was having bad acne around the chin area. I read these reviews and gave it a try. It took 4 months, but my skin has COMPLETELY cleared up. It’s amazing, my skin is so perfect now, absolutely zero acne. However, the last few months I have had anxiety and panic attacks, but I don’t know if it’s related to Yaz. But for someone suffering with acne, it can be so depressing and painful and expensive if you’ve tried everything and nothing works. I give this a 10/10 for clearing acne!"

• Fin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2019

"I am a 45-year-old that started dealing with pre-menopausal acne. I have to say that I never had acne, even when I was a teenager. I may have had one or two zits on my face at a time throughout my life. Then I turned 45, and one month later, full-blown acne everywhere. I tried everything under the sun. I thought I might be too old for birth control until my doctor suggested it to help. She told me to give it time. I did get discouraged because nothing seemed to be changing...until month three! I now have clear, smooth skin!"

• Anonymous
• September 7, 2011

"If you have a teenage daughter with acne, this is the answer. It was amazing. My daughter went from having inflamed acne all over her forehead to perfectly clear skin. It worked gradually, and she does not take the placebo. Acne was gone in a few months. She also feels perfectly fine otherwise."

• Isa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 8, 2018

"MIRACLE! I am 23 years old and started to have acne at the age of 21. It's been 3 months since I've started the pill... and trust me, I couldn't be happier! No more acne, no more oil/shine on my face, no side effects, and my periods are super light (for 2 days MAX). I love it! It changed my life! Really."

• hap...
• November 27, 2014

"I love Yaz! I was first put on it 2 years ago to help get rid of my acne, and within the first 3 months, my skin started clearing and have been acne-free since. It did make me put on a little bit of weight, but zero mood swings and no change to my sex drive. My periods have become a lot lighter and last shorter days (usually 3-4 days). I highly recommend this pill, but the only downside is you do have to take it every day."

• Lil...
• September 11, 2016

"I changed to Yaz after my other contraceptive (Levlin) made my skin break out and made me irrationally emotional. My skin cleared up in 1 month! I didn't have cystic acne, but I always got big patchy breakouts. My skin is so smooth, and I'm a lot less emotional, lol. I'm also on a whole bunch of medications for epilepsy, so the fact that this pill can level my emotions is pretty fantastic. I haven't experienced any muscle pain, acne worsening, or any other of the side effects other people have mentioned. Guess it depends on the person. I've also noticed it has given me more energy, which means I can exercise 5 times a week instead of 3, which is also much healthier for me! Definitely give Yaz a try!"

• Ano...
• February 27, 2018

"My skin had been bad with constant moderate acne and cyst breakouts before my period. I was put on Sprintec by my gynecologist to help control my acne, which did absolutely nothing. I stuck it out for 3 months as recommended, but there was no change in my skin. Therefore, she recommended that I try YAZ. I was very skeptical about starting it because I read so many bad reviews about side effects and worsening acne, but I had no other option, so I gave it a shot. The first 2-3 weeks gave me an initial breakout, but I'm now 2 months in, and my skin has never been this clear in my life. I currently have my period and don't have one pimple on my face. I wanted to share my experience because I think many people look up reviews before starting birth control, and the negative reviews convince people not to try it. But keep in mind that most people who write reviews are the very small percentage of people who experienced side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2020

"I have been taking Yaz for acne for two months now and just started my third pack. The first month cleared my blackheads, and then a storm of whiteheads came the second. I just saw my dermatologist last week for a follow-up, and he prescribed Clindamycin topical gel to help clear up my skin while I’m waiting for the Yaz to regulate everything. I already see a difference. It’s not drying either... it’s a clear, water-like gel. If you’re struggling with those first months of acne getting worse before it gets better, maybe see your doctor about a topical antibiotic to partner with the Yaz."

• Ale...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2020

"I’m just now completing my 3rd week of Yaz. Before Yaz, I was on the Mirena, and my skin recently started breaking out a lot. I’ve always had acne, but this was more than usual. I talked to my Dr, and that’s when he told me I should switch BC, so I did. I definitely feel like my skin is still getting worse being on Yaz. I was hoping it would clear instantly like a lot of people have mentioned. I really hope by month 2-3 it starts clearing up. If I don’t see results in that time frame, I will talk to my Dr again about it. Also, I have not experienced any other side effects, only that my boobs look bigger."

• Boa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2020

"I am 20 years old. I have taken this pill because of my acne. I stopped with Accutane (I didn’t have any acne at that moment) and immediately I started with the YAZ pill. The first month I had no breakouts or any pimples on my face. Starting in my second month, I did get a large breakout (like a lot of tiny whiteheads) only on my forehead and chin. Also, my period started. The acne was coming back in the second month, and starting in my third month, the breakout is still the same and a little bit worse than the second month. I am on my 2.5 month now taking YAZ, and I’m at my period now for 3 weeks non-stop. I don’t know when the bleeding stops and if anyone else had experience with the YAZ and having a 3-week-long period? I am praying my acne/breakouts will calm down when I start my fourth month. Thank you very much for responding to my review!"

• San...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2020

"I took Yaz for my acne, 3 months worth, 1 packet. The first time I used Yaz, it was absolutely amazing at clearing my acne! I noticed a significant reduction in sebum, and I had completely clear skin with no redness. I decided to stop taking it because I read it is one of the few contraceptive pills that have the highest risk of developing blood clots. Some time after that, I went on it again, but it did not work well for my acne as before. Very strange, don't know why. I haven't taken it since, this was years ago. I now do regular microdermabrasions and am using Medik8 skincare products, and I have my acne under control. I still get oily skin though. Yaz affects everyone's body differently. Make sure you discuss with your doctor the cons and pros before making a decision. At the end of the day, you have to try for yourself."

• Sas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2020

"I started taking Yaz for my ovarian apoplexy (sudden rupture in the ovary, often at the site of a cyst, and there is hemorrhage in the ovarian tissue and abdominal cavity). Plus, I’ve had acne for almost all my life (I'm 23 now), and I've always tried to get rid of it, but nothing worked. And so, the first two months on Yaz, my skin got so much better, and I hardly ever got pimples. But starting my third month, I’ve noticed that my acne started coming back, and now I don’t know if I should continue taking it or not."

• Amb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2017

"I have struggled with acne for ages, and I can't say I have tried all products out there, but I have tried simple face washes, and none of them seem to work. It has bothered me, and I already took birth control, so when I went to my OB, she recommended Yaz. I'm still only on my first pack, and I'm about a week in, and I realize it may seem crazy to be getting results so fast, but my skin already seems to be clearing up, and so far, I haven't had any bizarre side effects. I'm going to update in a few weeks, and I hope this helps. I've seen many bad reviews, but remember we are all different and will react differently, and it's always worth the try!"

• Tha...
• July 2, 2010

"I just started taking Yaz 3 weeks ago. My acne was awful. It was everywhere, and I scar really bad if I pick my pimples or not. I was at the end of my rope. I was so tired of having to wear makeup in the mornings when I don't really like to wear it at all. Now, just in 3 weeks' time, my acne has dried up completely. All I can do is thank the makers of this product. I woke up this morning, and there were only 2 small pimples on my face. I was truly amazed because I had struggled with acne for the past 3 years. The only side effect for me is an upset stomach, but that's nothing compared to the nightmare I was living. Thanks, Yaz!"

• Anonymous
• August 26, 2010

"Yaz saved my skin. I had severe acne, whiteheads, blackheads, cysts, the works, on my face. I was prescribed Yaz after none of the topical medications worked, for example, Tazorac, in both the gel and cream form. It does take a while to see the full effect. I noticed after 2 months the shine that I always had on my face went away, and slowly, over the course of about 9 months, my skin was completely clear. It was a miracle, to say the least. My dermatologist kept me on the Tazorac just as a caution, but I know it was the Yaz that truly cleared my skin up. I highly recommend Yaz as long as you are in good health to use it (don't smoke or anything) and want to see a real change in your skin."