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Can junel birth control cause adult acne?
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OCP and acne: Most hormonal contraceptives are helpful as a treatment for acne by indirectly reducing testosterone levels.
Answered 6/22/2017
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Yes.: It's a possible side effect of the progestin component of the pill, in this case, it's the norethindrone. Birth control medication containing progestins have this possible side effect because of the androgenic properties of this component.
Answered 12/18/2018
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