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What tends to work better for acne- yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) or diane 35 and why?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Both work: Any combined oral contraceptive will improve acne through the upregulation of sex hormone binding globulin which decreases the amount of circulating free testosterone. Yasmine has a secondary effect of competing with Testosterone at the receptor site. Specific medications for acne are often more effective than oral contraceptives for acne treatment

Answered 7/28/2016

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