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Ever since i stopped taking my birth control pill, my acne has become really bad. why is this??
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Acne: Many birth control pills are Utilized to improve acne. It is a side effect of the pills. Since stopping the pills you have lost this beneficial side effect.
Answered 10/12/2014
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