Im post-op 5 months and seem to be having issues with acne on my face and back. Haven't had acne issues since I was a teen. Ive been using an exfoliating cleanser but not really seeing any improvement. Anyone else having this issue?

following as I am breaking out bad on my chin, thought it was hormonal changes

Iv had lower jaw line acne and chin, also reading it is hormonal, I'm 3 months out and haven't ever in my life had this issue !

I am glad I am not the only one! I never had acne even as a teenager. Now my chin and jawline are the worst.

I spend a lot money on my cleanzers, moisturizers and foundation and nothing is helping. I even use a sonic brush with special cleanser and it is not helping.

I read if it's hormonal no amount of face wash/scrubs will make any difference

Yep, its hormonal. In fact, excessive cleansing can even make it worse. When I first started breaking out at two months post op, I started doing alpha hydroxy peels, mud masks, drying agents, you name it. It was a big waste of money. If anything, it just irritated the breakouts and made them worse.

I am so glad I went to a dermatologist. It seemed to take me forever to get in. The dermatologist put me on Spirolactone (not sure if I spelled it right) and have not had one single blackhead or pimple in six months. If you take control of this now, then you won't have to deal with the after effects of breakouts (scarring, redness, discoloration).

Edited July 21, 201511 yr by WL WARRIOR

I also thought it might be due to my age nearing that menopause thing (yuck) wonder if it would work for someone like me