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Acne Birth Control Pill Treatment

Hormonal therapy for acne treatment includes birth control pills and non-contraceptive anti-androgens. For moderate to severe acne, which over-the-counter and prescription medications can't cure, birth control pills may be prescribed. Currently available birth control pills such as Diane-35®, Tri-Cyclen®, Alesse®, and Yasmin® contain progestins with minimal androgenic or anti-androgenic activity, providing an important therapeutic option for women with acne. The birth control pills that are approved for acne treatment in the U.S are Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Estrostep.

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How do birth control pills work?

Low dose estrogen birth control pills reduce the amount of testosterone within the body, and often improve hormonal-based acne breakouts. With the decrease in testosterone production, the amount of oil produced by the sebaceous glands is reduced. The chance of pore blockages is also reduced.

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What are the indications of birth control pills?

The proven effectiveness and long-term safety profile of birth control pills supports their use in acne treatment in females:

as additional therapy with topical agents for women who have mild, non-scarring acne and who desire oral contraception;

as primary therapy in moderate, non-scarring acne in combination with topical therapy and systemic antibiotics;

in scarring and severe inflammatory acne as one of two preferred methods of contraception in patients treated with systemic isotretinoin.

What are the common usage directions of birth control pills?

Birth control pills should be taken daily, preferably at the same time each day. Three weeks of active pills are taken, followed by one week of placebo reminder pills, during which time menstruation will occur. It can take three months or longer to notice any changes in acne after you begin taking oral contraceptives. It is not uncommon for acne to worsen before it improves.

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What are the side effects of acne birth control pill treatment?

The potential side effects of using birth control pills for acne treatment include:

Some researchers put forth that certain women may experience a weight gain of up to 12 pounds.

Smoking while using the birth control pill may increase your risk of developing cancer.

Some pill users report abdominal pain, fatigue, headaches, breast tenderness, mood swings, and irregular periods

Some women may experience brownish blotches, or hyperpigmentation on the skin while using birth control pills for acne treatment.

Rarely, birth control pills are associated with thrombo-embolism, i.e. blood clots in the legs that become life threatening if the blood clots break off in the veins and float up into and clog the heart and lungs.

What are the contra-indications of birth control pills?

It should not be administered to pregnant and lactating females.

A medical history of stroke, blood clot or high blood pressure problems makes one incompatible with birth control pills.

Never start a birth control pill if you suffer from liver dysfunctions or even cancer.

Women who suffer from migraines should also avoid using birth control pills for acne treatment.

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