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Would it be a good idea to take birth control to help with my occasional acne?
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Talk to Gyn: If that is the only thing you are considering bcp for, then other options may serve you better, even if it means a dermatology consult (but your gyn might be familiar / comfortable w/options).
Answered 10/4/2016
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