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I just started my birth control 5 days ago and my face is breaking out badly! someone told me it gets better after 3 months but i'm not sure if i wait?
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Typically dose: Combination birth control pills do usually have a positive effect on acne over the long term. They work by decreasing the amount of circulating male hormone.
Answered 8/8/2017
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