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After i stoped to use birth control pills i got many tiny acnes onmy chest. will they pass away or i will have them constantly untill i use pills agai?

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Dr. Ghiath Kashlan answered

Hormonal Acne: You might have hormonal acne. One of the treatment is birth contril pills. Acne can be controlled but not cured. If you don't want to use the pills other acne rx is available.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2015

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A member asked:

After i stoped to use birth control pills i got many tiny acnes onmy chest. will they pass away or i will have them constantly untill i use pills agai?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ghiath Kashlan answered

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

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