Acne.org Products
Hormonal Therapy
Efficacy
63%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Improvement significantly increases after 24 weeks.
Hormonal Therapy
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Any brand of oral contraceptive appears to clear the skin about the same amount, regardless of whether it is officially approved for acne treatment. Some people report complete clearing of acne symptoms and others see partial relief. However, artificially controlling your hormones is a serious decision, so it’s best to proceed with caution.
Hormonal Therapy
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
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November 18, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Cleared pimples! After a week no more condoms! No pregnancy! My boobs are growing!
Cons:
The first month or so I was completely nauseated. So many nights I woke up feeling like I was going to puke. However that went away within the second month or so. My boobs swell and hurt sometimes
I recommend it!
November 17, 2008
Product used: YAZ (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Birth control, easy to use
Cons:
i have been feeling tired recently and have been experiencing random nausea. I have been experiencing bad anxiety and fatigue...
I didn't think it had anything to do with the pill until i started reading online reviews. However, I have been taking yaz for well over a year and havent started experiencing these effects until recently. Most of the reviews (especially ont his site) have been from women who have only been taking yaz for 3 months or less. That is definitely not enough to tell if a pill is right or wrong for you, unless you are experiencing horrible side effects. However, you should give the pill up to 6 months to form a routine and regulate. Your body needs time to get used to it! Thigns liek weight gain, fatigue, or nausea in the first few months...are completely normal. Give it time! You might find it works for you! Anything new put into your body will need adjusting to. Your body is delicate and only knows its normal routine! i have no acne by the way! however the lowest form of acne i can put ont his review is "very light."
October 25, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
my acne has cleared up alot, very regulated period compared to before and no pregnancy lol!
Cons:
still have some cramps sometimes and still a reletivly heavy flow
its worked well and it totally helps my acne. when i'm off it for that week my face usually breaks out again but as soon as i'm back on it my face clears right up
October 5, 2008
Pros:
Regulates period
Cons:
Weight gain and more breakouts.
My GYN put me on OTC lo to help with my severe acne breakouts that the dermetologist couldn't clear. The pill at first cleared my face up but my breakouts have returned on my face. Also, the acne on my body (chest and back) never cleared up and looks as bad as it always has. I have also had increase hunger and have gained at least 10lbs.
October 1, 2008
Pros:
Lighter periods, and less cramps
Cons:
Made me gain a bit of weight that ortho cyclen doesn't. Face started to break out again.
I got off this pill because I wanted to skip my periods. It worked pretty well for only using it a month.
October 1, 2008
Pros:
Clearing up skin, I will finally be able to regulate when my period comes
Cons:
Tender and sore breast, Made me break out horribly at first, moodiness
I am on Ortho LO. I took this pill specifically for my acne. At first It broke me out horribly. I know it was from the pill because I woke up with pimples on my forehead and under my chin in addition to the normal places. After that initial breakout my skin has been clearing itself since then. I didnt want to resort to taking birth control pills but I have been suffering from acne since I was 13 and have been through many products. My skin is still clearing itself, but this is the best it has looked in years. The main con is sore and tender breast, I can barely touch them! And there were a few days where I have felt moody, but im not depressed or anything. When it broke me out I was going to go off, give it time to work! When most people write reviews, its to complain, so make sure you read this.
September 13, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Reduced ance, stopped the regular spotting, regular, lighter and less painful periods, no weight gain
Cons:
eat a little more (no weight gain)
Yasmin does since to work fine for me. I really wanted to use microgynon instead but doc prescribed yaz to deal with my symptoms (which it did deal with). Now i am living happy and free. I must say it is very expensive.
September 10, 2008
Product used: Yasmin (Oral Contraceptive)
Pros:
Helped with acne, did not cause weight gain, made boobs grow a cup size
Cons:
Prolonged breakthrough bleeding, horrible cramps
I was on this birth control for almost for months. By the end of three months, i had horrible breakthrough bleeding for over a week, painful cramps, and bloating. I switched over to tri cyclen and break through bleeding, cramps, and bloating has complety gone away. I would highly not recomend Yasmin.
August 22, 2008
Pros:
Stop cramps, Light period, no weight gain
Cons:
Breakout when I start my period
Stopped my painful cramps and heavy flow which im thankful for.I only get about one or two bumps when i come on.
Pros:
totally clears up skin and gets rid of acne, weight loss, bigger boobs, dont get pregnent, healthier hair,