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Hello doctor! i am currently taking tetralysal (lymecycline) but i am planning on having the contraceptive implant soon. will my acne worsen?

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Dr. George Valdez answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably improve: Acne usually improves with regulation of hormones.

Answered 1/21/2015

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