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Hx cystic acne on face. well controlled with birth control pills, but comes back if i go off/switch types. any other tx options if planning pregnancy?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

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Blue light: If your dermatologist has a blue light in his office this can be used to treat acne even in pregnant women.

Answered 3/9/2014

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A member asked:

Hx cystic acne on face. well controlled with birth control pills, but comes back if i go off/switch types. any other tx options if planning pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vicki Levine answered

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