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Why lota of acne when started the pill?
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Hormones altered: Any imbalance or change in the ratio of estrogen to testosterone may produce an acne flare. Certain birth control pills may have less tendency to cause this. Some dermatologists employ spironolactone, which is a diuretic with anti-testosterone side effects, to block this. This is best left to the management of a specialist.
Answered 7/28/2013
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