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What to do if i have horrible acne during my periods but don't want to start birth control?
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Try this: Use a salicylic acid wash once or twice daily throughout the month. See if this doesn't help. If not, ask your physician.
Answered 6/1/2014
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Options available: There are prescription topicals and oral medications that are not birth control, you can use to keep breakouts controlled. Typically combination treatment is needed. Your regular doctor can get you started on a regimen.
Answered 6/21/2014
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