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Good day is there any contraception that can also help with acne? if so which one? i am currently using yaz plus and the pimples are worse?

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

See dermatologist: Usually, Yaz would help to reduce acne, esp on the face. however, you might require another Rx med to be used along with your current birth control meds. This other med , called Spironolactone may be prescribed by your dermatologist as well as one or more topical creams or washes. I would advise seeing the dermatologist soon.

Answered 11/28/2020

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A member asked:

Good day is there any contraception that can also help with acne? if so which one? i am currently using yaz plus and the pimples are worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

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