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How long does it take for birth control pills to clear acne?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Variable: Some people the pill after a few months helps with acne, but in others it has little effect.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

3 months: There should be a significant improvement of the acne by cycle 3 or 3 months.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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