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Does birth control reduce acne, and if it does, what are the different side effects involved? How do I know what kind of birth control I need?
The first thing ya need to do is talk with your mom about acne prevention. If you’re really struggling with your skin, have ya seen a dermatologist yet? He or she may be able to prescribe you some topical or oral medicine that will help control your sitch.
For more tips, check out these recent GL articles with advice on keeping your skin feeling great and acne-free: Prevention Intervention, I Have Terrible Acne on My Back, I Can’t Get Rid of My Pimples and Blackheads, and Acne Scars!
If you’ve already tried that, your doc might bring up birth control as an option, but you should consult your mom at that point, ‘cause using birth control is a big decision. Most types of birth control contain estrogen, which can help with acne, but pills vary “by the amount of hormone and type of progesterone in them,” explains Doctor Corina Tennant-Moore, an OBGYN at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

If you’re battling acne, there are many things you can try besides birth control, so make sure to exhaust those options first. A good dermo should be able to set you on the right path to complexion bliss.

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