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Is There a Chance That Yaz Will Cause Acne Breakouts?
My dermatologist suggested that I try Yaz, because he suspects my acne is hormonal. Is this really helpful, or is there a chance that it will cause an acne flare-up? It happened when I went on Retin-A.
Asked 39 months ago by
maris in Phoenix, AZ
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Hormonal medications may contribute to acne
Any hormonal medication may contribute to acne. I cannot speak for your dermatologist, but I will say that perhaps he is trying to taper your hormonal fluxes that occur with your menstrual cycle to minimize the acne occurrences. The BCP will adjust your bodies hormone levels and may help.
Vitamin A or Retin A is typically used to improve skin and actually prevent acne. It can cause some significant skin reaction during the first few weeks of use. This really depends on how mucha nd how...
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Yaz will cause a flare up of acne but only temporarily
Yaz , like all BCPs , do cause fluctuations in your hormone levels for 3-4 months when you first start them and also when you first end them. During this 3-4 month period, acne flares also as your hormones fluctuate but not as much as other BCPs, then acne improves in most patients and stays calm for a long time. Good Luck, David Hansen,MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon