Yasmin (Birth Control) causing flaky skin
I have flaky skin above my eyelids and I am sure it's caused by Yasmin (birth control). Has anyone else experienced anything similar? Why is this happening? Any advice would be appreciated :-).
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Hey!
I take Yasmin, and while I've not experienced flaky skin myself, I know it's also used as an acne preventer (as well as birth control). As a result a side-effect is probably dry/flaky skin, so maybe it's that. It's weird it's just on your eyelids though.
There should be a small booklet in your pill packets that explain the side-effects and all that jazz, so take a look at that!
Obviously I'm no expert, but assuming the medication is making your skin dry and flaky, my best advice is to start moisturising/moisturise more often. If that doesn't work Google it more thoroughly/go to your doctor for advice.
I take Yasmin, and while I've not experienced flaky skin myself, I know it's also used as an acne preventer (as well as birth control). As a result a side-effect is probably dry/flaky skin, so maybe it's that. It's weird it's just on your eyelids though.
There should be a small booklet in your pill packets that explain the side-effects and all that jazz, so take a look at that!
Obviously I'm no expert, but assuming the medication is making your skin dry and flaky, my best advice is to start moisturising/moisturise more often. If that doesn't work Google it more thoroughly/go to your doctor for advice.
Thank you! 
Original post by Dear_Rhian
Hey!
I take Yasmin, and while I've not experienced flaky skin myself, I know it's also used as an acne preventer (as well as birth control). As a result a side-effect is probably dry/flaky skin, so maybe it's that. It's weird it's just on your eyelids though.
There should be a small booklet in your pill packets that explain the side-effects and all that jazz, so take a look at that!
Obviously I'm no expert, but assuming the medication is making your skin dry and flaky, my best advice is to start moisturising/moisturise more often. If that doesn't work Google it more thoroughly/go to your doctor for advice.
I take Yasmin, and while I've not experienced flaky skin myself, I know it's also used as an acne preventer (as well as birth control). As a result a side-effect is probably dry/flaky skin, so maybe it's that. It's weird it's just on your eyelids though.
There should be a small booklet in your pill packets that explain the side-effects and all that jazz, so take a look at that!
Obviously I'm no expert, but assuming the medication is making your skin dry and flaky, my best advice is to start moisturising/moisturise more often. If that doesn't work Google it more thoroughly/go to your doctor for advice.
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