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Can acne be caused by the progestin in birth control pills?
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Yes: Pills are rated according to a number of properties and androgenicity (acne, wt gain) is one. This is usually determined by both the estrogen and Progesterone and their balance. Sometimes switching to another pill with less androgen activity can help.
Answered 9/28/2016
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