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I've recently stopped taking the pill yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). i never had acne prior to going on the pill but i want to know if i'll get acne because i have for off it?
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Not likely: If you didn't have before, it's very unlikely you would have after you stop. Sometimes our skin changes as we age, but typically it would get better in your 20's. All birth control pills can help with acne, in the event that you ever decided to go back on the pill.
Answered 12/21/2013
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