I used Proactiv about one year ago, but not for very long so I am not really sure what the results would have been had I used it regularly and for an extended period of time.

Every since I went off birth control pills (no matter which one I tried, I experienced migraines), my skin has not been in the best condition. I am prone to breakouts, mostly around the chin. It gets worse right before my period, but even at other points during the month, I still get acne.

And it's weird because I'll get those pimples that form underneath the skin and are very painful... but I won't get any of them for awhile and then all of a sudden I'll have a breakout where I get a few of them on my chin or the side of my face.

At night I am so careful to make sure I remove all of my makeup. I have used St. Ives apricot scrub in the past with success, but it does not seem to be working well lately. Nothing seems to be working well.

I went to the mall today and bought a 5-piece Proactiv kit. I will start tonight and be very consistent with it.

The salesman told me that it takes about a month to a month and a half for the full result to occur. He said that I could see a change within three weeks though, with regular use.

Has anyone had sucessful results with Proactiv?

I am very frustrated with my skin-- it was never "perfect" but I was pretty happy with it-- within the last year, it has been troubling me.

It also looks as though I am going to be starting Lithium, which may cause my skin to become even worse. I would like to find something that works. I hope the Proactiv does.