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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 the jawline and neck; it's especially bad the week before my period.

The pimples can be painful and sometimes bleed if they break open while washing or toning my face.

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by 4Smiles in State College
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Yaz

Yaz has an anti-androgen effect that helps acne the most of all oral contraceptives. In severe cases, 25mg of spironolactone can also be added. I also recommend Tazorac and some type of topical antibiotic. Tazorac helps clear and then prevents recurrence. Isolaz pneumatic IPL as well as Cooltouch and Smoothbeam lasers round out the list for those who want to treat acne without oral antibiotics or retinoids.

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