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Q: Is Acne and Hair Loss connected to Oral Contraception?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 26th, 2006

I have been using the Orthro-Evra patch birth Cintrol now for approx. 7 months. The last few months I have been experiencing severe acne breakouts which I never experienced before. Also severe hair loss/thining. I am very concerned that maybe the birth control is playing a part in these changes I am going through. Its making me very uncomfortable about myself. please help.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on July 31st, 2006

Birth Control Answer A1269

Oral contraceptives are not likely to cause acne. They are even used for treating acne in women. Hair loss also has no connection with oral contraceptives. You can visit a dermatologist to diagnose and treat the symptoms that you are experiencing.

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