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I started birth control pill lo loestrin and my skin has broken out into terrible acne. is this my body adjusting to the pill? when will it clear up?

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Dr. Natalie Geary answered

Lo lo estrin: Changing birth control causes hormonal realignment. certainly if it continues review with your GYN but very likely just your body adjusting

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Answered 3/29/2016

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A member asked:

I started birth control pill lo loestrin and my skin has broken out into terrible acne. is this my body adjusting to the pill? when will it clear up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Natalie Geary answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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