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I take orth tri cyclen lo for acne. when i want to go off the pill, will my acne return worse because of hormonal shifts?
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Possible: It may happen. You could try other treatments like retinoic acid, oral doxycycline, azelex (azelaic acid) cream, or clindamycin gel if you want to give yourself a break from the birth control pills. Consulting a dermatologist is best.
Answered 6/20/2015
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