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A member asked:
Do you think the effectiveness of my oral contraceptive for preventing acne could have gotten worse over time?
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It's possible: There is a medical phenomenon called tachyphyllaxis in which medicine becomes less effective over time. This may be happening, or your hormonal balances could have changed also.
Answered 6/23/2014
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