Reality really bites. My pimples are here again, coming out of my cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, and even scalp. It’s making me irritated. It came back after I stopped using my OCP.

I had pimples kinda late. Normal teenagers get pimples by age 13, or 15 but me, I started having one at age 19. The first pimple I had made me absent for 3 days from the university. You could imagine my disappointment back then. Only one and it’s already killing me out of shame. But somehow, I came to accept the fact that more are surfacing and that I can no longer deny that I am having a major pimple outbreak. I never tried everything back then for I believe that maintaining a clean face has always been a solution. I never used anything on my face. I am such a pathetic believer. LOL!

The pimples did not stop coming and until I am already working, it’s still there. When I was about to get married, I decided I’d consult a dermatologist because even the best acne face wash is giving up on me. And then I discovered Clinica Dermatologica by Dra. Isabel Lopez-Nazal. She was very kind and thoughtful and whenever she’s in the clinic, she made sure to touch base with her clients. That’s what I love about her. My skin was treated for 6 months continuously and I was glowing the day I got married. It was worth every penny.

After I gave birth, I took oral contraceptive pills to avoid pregnancy and the pill made wonders to my skin. I did not have a single pimple for 3 years and I only need to moisturize, no cleansers, no toners, just plain moisturizer and I love it. But then, I had to give up the OCP after 3 years due to some misconception about the medicine. Arrrgghhh, the pimples came back in no time and it’s such a pain to see myself in the mirror every single day.

I had a check with my OB-Gyne the other day and she said it’s ok to continue the OCP so I might. I wanted to gain that clean look on my face again. :p