Yes the acne is definitely hormonal, as it only developed after the birth. I have a wedding to attend tomorrow and if it wasn't one of my best friends' wedding I would probably hide in the house and never emerge again.

I thought once I had the hang of bf I would be OK - I had a horrible time with bf with cracked and bleeding nipples, bub not latching on properly etc. and was just about to give up but I persevered through the pain and agony and it got better only 2 weeks ago, and that's when the acne really developed and had gotten worse ever since. This is my first bub btw.

I can't wait for the 6-week check up to ask my doctor, I may just make an appointment for next week. I'm so depressed - it's affected my self confidence so much. I had wanted to give bub the best start in life by bf but if it is the bf that is causing the acne I don't know what to do. I just want to cry if I have to choose between bf bub and having normal clear skin again.

Emma, the Martin & Pleasance Combination D Tissue Salts sounds interesting - I may ask the doc about it.

I'm already started using Proactiv but only once every other day as per the instructions so I don't see any results yet. I just went out to Myer to buy a tube of concealer for the wedding tomorrow as well.

I'm also using Citaphil as a cleanser, already drink lots of water and take daily walks to get some exercise and sunshine.

Sorry for the long depressing post. Thanks for reading though.