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Need the best ways to help hormonal acne. what contraceptive pills work well?
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All work: Birth control pills as a general rule are helpful at decreasing acne by lowering the level of free testosterone circulating in your body. Choose one that is covered under your insurance plan
Answered 11/16/2014
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