For those acne suffers whose acne is hormone related (a
dermatologist can determine this), birth control pills can be
very effective. Birth control pills are useful in treating acne
by reducing the hormone androgen. This hormone makes the skin
more oily. Therefore when less androgen is produced - the
clearer the skin of acne prone women.

Birth control pills have actually been approved by the FDA as an
acne treatment, however because of the low dosage needed to
fight acne this prescription is not useful towards preventing
pregnancy.

The downside to using birth control pills for acne is the
increased chances of developing blood clots, heart attacks and
breast cancer. Other less severe side effects can be depression
and vaginal bleeding. Therefore an in-depth discussion with a
doctor is very important. Clear skin may not be worth the
negative risks involved for some women.

Along with other acne treatments, birth control pills may not
work for everyone especially since there are different brands
that affect the hormones and body differently. However a newer
drug, Ortho Tri-Cyclen has had a much better success for
fighting acne than other birth control pills. In fact, 80% of
Ortho Tri-Cyclen users have had success for fighting acne. See
your dermatologist or gynecologist for more information.

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