Oral contraceptives, otherwise known as birth control pills, are also approved to treat acne. They work by regulating male hormones in the female...
Oral contraceptives, otherwise known as birth control pills, are also approved to treat acne. They work by regulating male hormones in the female body. Less male hormones normally lead to less acne.
Oral contraceptives contain an estrogen component (ethinyl estradiol) that is combined with progestin hormones, such as drospirenone (Yasmin® or Yaz®), norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen®) or norethindrone (Estrostep®).
Oral contraceptives are taken once a day with a meal. Make sure to take the pill at the same time every day.
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Pros:
Skin is totally clear.
Hair is thick, despite horror stories of thining hair on yasmin.
No noticeable weight gain.
Regular, short periods.
Effective contraceptive.
When the odd spot comes it tends to go quite quickly.