Acne & Birth Control Pills Posted: 12-29-06 14:05pm
I have mild adult acne and I've developed
bacne in the last 3 years. Nothing has
worked. I use prescriptive medication such
as Retna A, Clindoxygel and a topical
antibiotic. I've tried to wash with ance
body wash and exfoliating. Nothing's
working and I'm developing scar marks. My
shoulders are horrible...I'm embarassed to
wear tank tops or dresses that show my
shoulders. Any tips?
Because you are a female you might try
oral contraceptives to treat acne. To
explain: male hormones (testosterone) can
be a significant factor in the development
of acne. Oral contraceptives (birth
control pills) contain female hormones
(estrogen) that block these male hormones
that can be present in females, too. You
must first consult a dermatologist before
starting to use birth control pills for
treating acne.
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