Dianette pill and improved skin
How our community feel dianette pill has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
4%
Don't know
2%
Out of the 45 reviews for dianette pill, 22 people (49%) reported improved skin.
Reviewers that reported improved skin as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
I have been put on Dianette to assist with hirsutism, endometriosis and acne. It has helped with acne. I unfortunately have seen no change in endometriosis symptoms or hirsutism. I have experienced a massive increase in weight, particularly face, arms, stomach which has really impacted my confidence.
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 13th Apr 25
I started taking Dianette as my first ever contraception pill. It is a combined pill which gives me migraines for a period of time. I was told to stop using it immediately as it put me at an increased risk of having blood clots and stroke. Now I am left not knowing what to do. Overall it did not give me any other side effect and I see a big difference on my skin. It is just me having a reaction to estrogen-related pills.
Improved skin
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 20th Jan 25
This pill is great for hormonal acne and cleared my skin up relatively quickly. I did experience some weight gain at the time but unsure if it was pill related .
Improved skin
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Dianette pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
58% of dianette pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
44% of dianette pill reviewers reported tender breasts
31% of dianette pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
27% of dianette pill reviewers reported headaches
24% of dianette pill reviewers reported period like cramps