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A member asked:
How long does it take for birth control pills to clear acne?
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Variable: Some people the pill after a few months helps with acne, but in others it has little effect.
Answered 10/4/2016
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3 months: There should be a significant improvement of the acne by cycle 3 or 3 months.
Answered 6/11/2017
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