Question 1

chateal birth control to treat acne?

Accepted Answer

Good choice: If this medicine is right for you otherwise, it is a very good choice for a trial for acne control. Results with all oral contraceptive pills are variable from person to person.

Question 2

i have pcos and am on sprintec and metformin. is sprintec a proper birth control to treat pcos and its symptoms like acne?

Accepted Answer

Sprintec is one : Of many useful tools for pcos. It contains a low androgen progestin norgestimate which is useful for women with pcos and androgen sensitivity.  Sprintec and tri-sprintec are the generics for ortho cyclen and ortho tri-cyclen. Sounds like a reasonable plan. Give it a try!

Question 3

can nuvaring be used to effectively treat acne or does the birth control need to be in pill form because of differences in doses, etc.?

Accepted Answer

Nuvaring: In some women wearing the nuvaring has helped their acne, but in other women it has caused acne.

Question 4

could birth control pills help treat acne?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Since hormones play a role in the development of acne, regulating these hormone fluctuations with birth control pills can help treat acne.  This is particularly true in women who notice worsen acne flare-ups with their period. Certain birth control brands such as Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) and
yasmin have specific anti-androgen (anti-testosterone) effects which are quite effective for acne.

Question 5

is taking reclipsen/desogen birth control good to treat acne?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Birth control use is effective at reducing and in some cases eliminating acne.  Desogestryl, the progestin component in your pill is one of the preferred, low androgenic drugs that one would see the best response with.  Using it continuously without breaks or cycles is the most effective mode of treatment.

Question 6

i had an allergic reaction to it. could you recommend a safe birth control pill that will also help treat my acne?

Accepted Answer

What kind: You will need to describe the time it took after taking the bcp before the onset of your allergic reaction and exactly what kind of symptoms did you experience from the bcp. For example is it an itchy skin or something else?

Question 7

would the birth control pill work to treat heavy flow and acne?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The pills are great for cycle control, preventing cramps, decreasing acne, preventing anemia from blood loss, and long term decreasing the risk of ovarian cancer.

Question 8

does birth control help acne? if so, how?

Accepted Answer

Contraceptive pill: The oral contraceptive pill stops the pituitary gland from making gonadotropins that in some women are prone to stimulate androgen production. It's actually more complicated than this or than I understand, but it clears many women and has other health benefits as well as risks. Ask if it's right for you.

Question 9

can junel birth control cause adult acne?

Accepted Answer

OCP and acne: Most hormonal contraceptives are helpful as a treatment for acne by indirectly reducing testosterone levels.

Question 10

what is the best birth control for treating acne?

Accepted Answer

Helps acne: Birth conrol pills are helpful for acne only while you are taking them.They do not clear acne completely and the response is variable. Ortho tricyclen is a traditional choice. Other birth control can be used. Topical medications will still be necessary and if it is severe Accutane may need to be considered.

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