breaking out

**krysy_8** · February 19th, 2008, 12:37 AM

i have been on phen for a week, and my face is really breaking out bad. anyone else had this happen??

**libby0920** · February 19th, 2008, 01:09 AM

babynurse had stated that this is happening to her too

**NicCMU587** · February 19th, 2008, 01:37 AM

The last two weeks I'm breaking out more than ever! (This is my 5th week on Phen) I've always been spoiled with flawless skin so its really bothering me. Am I stuck with the breakouts until I stop taking Phen?? Or do any of you think it might be possible for my body to "adjust" (like it did with some of the other side effects) and for my skin to clear up?? Any suggestions?

**babynurse06** · February 19th, 2008, 02:20 AM

I'm not just breaking out. I have a zit right now that qualifies as a growth on my face I'm sure. I've performed surgery on it numerous times and I swear it just gets bigger. I don't know what else to do! <Wails in frustration> I have to go back to work Wednesday-Friday, and I can't go like this. One look at my face from the laboring mom's could possibly send them to 10cm in a second flat just from pure shock. I wash my face religiously. With Clinique. I'm going tomorrow to see if there's anything else they can give me.

**Sophie2774** · February 19th, 2008, 04:04 AM

I'm breaking out too. I had one on my face last week, my first week, that was the largest thing I have ever seen, not just on me, but anybody. I put my best stuff on it, something by burts bees and I swear it was like feeding it. My face is better now, but my back has started. I started to use acne soap with my back brush in the shower. really?! I am a full grown woman. If anybody else has had this and found a solution, please let me know!

**texlf** · March 11th, 2008, 08:41 PM

This is my 8th week on phen and my face is breaking out every day. I know it has to be the phen b/c I've never had acne before. I hate that my face is looking so bad while my body is greatly improving!
Does anyone know if this side effect stops after awhile?

**scatanafas** · March 11th, 2008, 08:51 PM

YES! I never had breakouts until I started taking phen..and not just pimples, they were like these cysts that hurt...never came to a head. I went for a facial and the esthetician said that pimples like that on the chin are usually hormone related...I wonder if phen messes with our hormones....Anyhow I started taking alot better care of my skin and the situation seemed to resolve itself. Another thing I notice is that my skin is drier, and just not healthy looking since taking the phen.....another reason I can't wait to get to goal and stop taking this S.H.I.T.

**Blitz7277** · March 11th, 2008, 09:01 PM

I did at first, however; my physician when I went to see him gave me a B-12 shot that also had some other stuff in it to upkeep the hair and nails, and that really kept my skin good. If I can figure out what it is, I will post it.

**Nikki finn** · March 11th, 2008, 09:21 PM

yeah, same here....always had flawless skin and bam...two weeks in and welcome to acne town...ewwww, everywhere. That a super dry patches all over my body... ugh

**scatanafas** · March 11th, 2008, 10:54 PM

i have heard about this being a side effect from others....someone told me it is definitely a listed symptom, she looked it up in some medical journal...

So lets go over this again..

We are going to get skinny....BUT:

We'll have hemmorhoids from the constipation
bad skin
dry patches
bad breath from dry mouth
palpitations
phen rage
hair loss
dark circles under our eyes from not sleeping

Hmmm..,makes you wonder what exactly you signed up for, doesn't it?

**babynatesmom** · March 11th, 2008, 11:02 PM

I am so glad this thread got brought back to light...

I had just posted on another thread about this and mentioned it in chat also...

I have two pimples just like the North Star on my forehead.... Look at your windows, ladies... You'll see me guiding the way.... lol

**momofteam** · March 11th, 2008, 11:18 PM

my face is a train wreck --- especially my nose -- i am not convinced that the acne is not going to eat it completely off my face! on the up side at least i won't be able to smell any food and be tempted to inhale it.