Popsugar Beauty Skin Care Why Do I Get Spots? 21 Reasons You're Breaking Out — and What to Do About It 21 June 2018 by Annie Tomlin View On One Page Photo 11 of 21 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 11 You Take a Prescription Medication Some prescriptions list acne as a potential side effect. To get to the bottom of your breakout, it's worth looking at your prescriptions. Previous Next Start Slideshow Skin CareSpotsSkin HealthAcneBeauty