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A member asked:

Changed to yasmin from dianette which cleared up acne had to change to yasmin as periods irregular. yasmin has caused acne. any meds for acne breakout?

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Several: Consider a different birth control pill. Also, depends on the type of acne you have, there are several different topicals one can use.

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Answered 5/12/2015

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