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How can i get rid of acne caused by birth control? i never had acne before i got on bc (no changes in diet or anything else)
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Use a different BC: Use a different birth control - one that is LESS Testosterongenic - so hence usually Yaz or Yasmin is the LEAST testosterongenic. Also stay away from TRICYCLIC pills - any one that has the word TRI in it - stay away from
Answered 6/30/2018
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