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Why does my acne clear up during my period? i've had acne for 7 years and i feel like i've tried everything... please help
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Acne/period: Acne at age 19 has to do with increased hormonal effects on your skin, and in time, should go away. A "period" is a time when your sex hormones are at a minimum, and your skin may therefore "clear up". A suggestion would be to ask your healthcare provider to prescribe oral contraceptives (not just for birth control, but to lower your fluctuations of hormone production). it often helps with acne.
Answered 2/11/2017
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