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Going off the contraceptive pill after taking roaccutane in the past?

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caitlodonnApr 24, 2024

Hi, I’m 21 years old and currently on the Yasmin contraceptive pill and have been taking it continuously since I was 18 but am considering not taking it anymore as I have no need for it. I took roaccutane for about a year and a half, starting when I was 16 and since then my skin has been clear (I never had bad Cystic acne but I just never had clear skin) - how will this affect my skin if I go off the pill? My skin was fine before taking the pill and ive had barely any breakouts during.

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Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD

Hello, Thank you for your question. Accutane (isotretinoin) is a potent medication often used to treat severe acne. It works by significantly reducing the amount of oil released by your skin's oil glands and is known for its effectiveness. However, it also has a range of side effects, including...

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