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A female asked:

developed adult acne, took yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) combined pill, it helped, but developed a migraine with aura. what options do i have? any low dose oestrogen pills?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Pathology 44 years experience

Many options: Something as simple as topical benzoyl peroxide with perhaps an antibiotic or retinoic acid derivative added may clear you.

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