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Differin Vs Yasmin (Yaz) for Acne Treatment?

I am 40 years old and I have battled acne all my life. I was finally prescribed Yasmin about 8 years ago and it worked great, so I believe my acne is...

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Do Birth Control Pills Affect Acne?

I started breaking out about 2 years ago when I was 24. I never had skin problems before that. I have been taking Yaz birth control for about three...

2 doctor answers

Which Birth Control Pill Best Prevents Acne?

I am 30 years old and have struggled with acne since fifth grade. My current pill, Lo/Ovral, helps the acne on my face, but I'm breaking out along...

1 doctor answer

New to Acne at 35 - Should I Go Back on the Pill?

I am a 35 year old, fair skinned woman who has never had acne before besides an errant pimple before my period. Recently I have begun to have pimples...

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My Insurance Wants to Only Give Me the Generic for Yaz-will It Be As Effective on my Acne?

I am 18 years old and have started having mild ace again after completing accutane and being clear for 7 months I am starting up bc in case I need a...

1 doctor answer

Why Do Dermatologists Never Sugguest or Write a Prescription for Birth Control for Hormonal Acne?

Birthcontrol vs oral antibiotics/retinoids for hormonal breakouts - The past 3 yrs I've had the worst acne of my life. I've seen several...

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Skin Broke Out 2 Years Ago, I'm 41 Now, What Could Cause This?

Hi imi 41yrs old and i had a sudden extreme breakout in oct 2010 and was on medicztion which cleared my skin.. now all of sudden ye again another...

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My Acne Gets Better During my Period and Flares Up when I Start my Cycle of Ocella. Should I Stop?

Does ocella causes acne? I have used birth control pills before and I did not have a problem. Insurance keeps changing my meds. I do mail order.

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Can Paragard Cause or Worsen Acne?

I had my Paragard inserted 10 months ago and since have experienced increased severity, duration and number of acne breakouts. Is this a coincidence...

Which Birth Control is Best for Acne - Yaz or Yasmin?

Im am 21 years old. I am currently on 100 mg of Doxycycline and was on Orthro tri cyclen lo about a year ago. I did not notice a difference. I dont...