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I'm going on birth control and have an appointment to get some prescribed but i'm worried it will make my acne worse. is this true?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Get acne Rx'd: If you have cystic acne, you need to be on more than benzoyl peroxide. The oral contraceptive pill might clear you, or it might make it worse. Ask your physician which version of the pill might be the best choice. You'll also need some rx for your acne. This is serious stuff especially as you transition to adult life, and if you are offered isotretinoin, consider taking it.
Answered 4/13/2014
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Birth control: While birth control pills can improve acne certain pills can cause acne.Pills that have large amounts of Progesterone are the tablets to look out for.
Answered 6/30/2014
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