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Birth Control pills don't cure acne, they merely change the levels of hormones in your body which in turn can impact acne breakouts. Sometimes they can actually exacerbate acne. Aim for birth control pills with high levels of androgen. E.g.: Loestrin, Estrotrep Fe, Levlen, Alesse, Ovral, Norestrin, Nuvo Ring, and Depoprovera shot.
The following pills are higher in estrogen and may help your breakouts, (again, it won't CURE acne): Diane 35 (Dianette), Yasmin, Demulan (Zovia), Ortho tri cyclen, Nevicon Modicon, Ortho Evra, Mircette and Desogen, (April).
The above lists are only a guideline to use when going to your doctor for birth control pills.
What else can I help you with?
Does topical Clindamycin affect the birth control pill?
No, clindamycin topical for acne does not affect the birth control pill
Why do rashes and pimples appear on your face after stopping birth control pills?
The birth control pill generally decreases acne by lowering testosterone levels. WHen you stop the birth control pill, your skin may have more acne.
If you were acne prone before the pill but did not have any episodes after being on the pill for 15 years will you get acne after you stop the pill?
According to Dr. Fulton, (co-developer of Retin A and acne expert) when you get on birth control pills you are only delaying your acne. In other words, you will have the acne you would've had once you get off the pills.
Can birth control make you get acne?
In the first three months of use, the birth control pill can make acne better or worse. After that breaking in period, most women have a decrease in acne when they're on the pill. If that's not the case for you, contact your health care provider, who may be able to change brands based on your complaint.
I have tried several different birth control pills and i have never had much of a sex drive and i also have acne. i am 37 and looking for a birth control pill the will help my sex drive and my acne?
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What are the home remedies for the cure of acne?
If you crush up a Tylenol pill and mix it with water and then apply it to your pimples, it will dry them out because the medicine has high amounts of Salycilic acid, used in acne treatments and gels.
What birth control pill helps decrease my appetite and control acne?
Hello, No birth control pill will decrease your appetite. Eating small meals every few hours has been proven to decrease the appetite after a period of several weeks. In regard to birth control treatment of Acne, BC pills does help reduce Acne. There are many BC pills, all with different effects on Acne. It's advisable you speak to your Doctor about this as he/she can recommend the best treatment for you.
I didn't have acne until I started the birth control pill a month ago - will this go away with time?
Changes in acne for better or worse is a side effect of the pill. I can be worse in the first three months than it might be later on. You are the only one who can decide if it's troublesome enough to request a change to another type of birth control pill.
Do both the girl and the boy have to take birth control?
Just the girl. Boys don't give birth. But it is also used to cure bad acne
Will hydrogen peroxide cure acne?
No, Hydrogen Peroxide will not cure acne... Benzyl Peroxide, will however help it.
Does a pregnancy pill get rid of acne?
no
How long does it take birth control to help acne?
Because the birth control pill helps acne by changing the hormonal balance over time, it's probably best to withhold judgment about the effects until you've taken it for three or four months.
