Well now THIS is awkward...

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Registered: 11-15-2003
Well now THIS is awkward...
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Thu, 03-25-2004 - 1:19pm
I've been on the patch for about three months now, and it doesn't bother me much that my breasts get sore sometimes. However, very recently and suddenly I developed a lot of acne around my nipple area. Actually, I'm not even sure it's acne. It's a bunch of red bumps. Is this just because of the increased sensitivity? And here's the really awkward part - does anyone know how one should treat nipple acne? My boyfriend is coming to visit on Sunday after not seeing each other for several months, and he's..ahem..a breast man. ((blush)) I can't believe I'm about to post this...


Edited 3/25/2004 3:36 pm ET ET by psychobabylon
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sat, 03-27-2004 - 11:29am
I had/ have the same problem. I just started washing the area a little more throughly (I use Ivory) and it seems to have gone away for the most part. I still get them around period time. I will, however, caution you not to use facial treatments and astringents. That hurt like heck. Not a good idea.

DH didn't even notice them until he got a little rough with one of them, so I seriously doubt your BF will notice. I think he'll just be happy to see you.

Sorry I don't know more about this.

Ann

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Registered: 03-30-2003
Tue, 03-30-2004 - 6:59am
Hey there,

I'm on the nuvaring and that is my side effect too. I am breaking out right under my boobs and a little bit on them. Just little red dots, that are worse after I get out of the shower. I'm hoping they clear up a bit in the sun this summer.

There's always a price to pay with BC I guess. I like the ring a lot so it is not enough for me to want to go off of it.

You're not alone on this one!