Is that true that birth control pills help with acne?

Question

and if it is...which birth control pill is the best?

Answer 1

The FDA has approved low-dosage birth-control pills (Ortho Tri-Cyclen and generic norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) for use in the treatment of acne.

How does the birth-control pill work on acne? Increased oil production can be caused by the body's androgen (male hormone) production, which can be highest just before menstruation starts.

SIDE EFFECTS: Low-dose oral contraceptives also result in a estrogen-related side effects like nausea, headaches, and breast tenderness and weight gain (Source: Medscape press release, September 7, 2001).

RISKS: There are risks associated with taking birth-control pills, and these should be taken into account before you make a final decision. These risks include increased chances of heart attack, strokes, blood clots, and breast cancer (and these are compounded if you smoke), not to mention possible side effects such as vaginal bleeding, fluid retention, melasma (dark-brown skin patches), and depression.

Answer 2

Dry and/or greasy skin due to poor oil composition of the skin. Thick greasy oils clog pores, lack of oil leads to dryness and irritation. You need thin oils to moisturize while dissolving and clearing gunk in your poors. Try fish oil or seafood. 2 tsp fish oil a day or 4 servings of seafood a week. Stick it out for at least 2 months; it will take a long time to replace all your oil. Any effect after 1-2 days is temporary or random; so even if it makes you break out a little at first, you haven't given it a full try yet.

In the short term you can wash and moisturize well, but that will only go so far. Plus excessive washing can be drying and excessive moisturizing can be clogging. Use a small amount of a light moisturizer, made with oil not jelly or grease. Often that means soybean oil or mineral oil. Mineral oil means mined from the ground. So soybean oil is usually better, though mineral oil won't cause too much harm. Clean with soap and water, not a harsh acne cleanser. Even then they only work so well. So you really need the seafood.

Antibiotics aren't really good for bacteria long term, they'll come back in force after. Short term they may help. After you get off them find some kefir with acidophilus listed first or 2nd to replace the friendly bacteria they destroyed. Studies show less illness when you have these bacteria, even outside the stomach in places such as the lungs and elsewhere. You want friendly bacteria to fill the void when the antibiotics stop, not harmful ones.

In the short term you might also try 100,000+ iu retinol vitamin A (a megadose, and too much for normal use) or one of the acne drugs that is similar to retinol vitamin A. It's some minor harm to your organs, but it helps against bacteria on your skin. At least it doesn't have the other long term drawbacks to your skin that antibiotics and many scrubs do.

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Answer 3

Yasmin and Diane 35 are Birth Control Pills which specifically treat acne. Some pills will reduce acne and some pills can make it worse. The above two brands have anti-androgenic properties, which is what makes them so effective as treating acne. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

If you’re looking for accurate acne information, best to see a dermatologist. Some people believe doctors are predisposed to take the easy way to deal with acne… prescription drugs. But, with many, this simplistic answer may not be the appropriate course of action. Some feel that such prescription drugs just treat the symposium and not the underlying cause. But, a local dermatologist is still your best starting point.
For me personally, I discovered a great informational acne treatment site. Not only is there good information/articles but I got their audio e-book and following it’s advice can now say that my acne is a thing of the past! Keep in mind, were all different and there are various types of acne, so what works for some may not be totally effective for all.

Bottom line, hang in there, you will get past this! Sincere best wishes and good luck.
Oh, by the way the site that helped me is:
http://www.acne-treatment-medicine-1.info

Answer 5

They can and do help. I started BC pills at age 12 not for true birth control but to help with other problems. They cleared up my skin and by the time I was in highschool I did not deal with it at all.

Answer 6

yes it's true, and most birth control pills help with acne because it helps regulate hormone cycles which is what causes acne in the first place, Ortho-tricyclen Lo is one that claims to reduce acne but as I said before most of the birth control pills help reduce acne

Answer 7

I am not sure about birth control alone. But when I was younger the doctor put me on birth control and a acne medicine together.

Answer 8

It all depends on what is causing the acne. On one hand it can be a hormonal problem which yes the pill will help, but if it is part of your gentic makeup then antibiotics or other drugs like roaccutane are the go.

U really need to talk to a doctor or even a dermatolgist to see what is best for u, but like i said it depends on the problem.

Answer 9

Yup, there's a pill called Tricyclen that is sometimes prescribed for acne. Ask your doctor about it!

Answer 10

i know when i first started my bc pills they made me totally emotional it was bad so i switched to a different pill and that actually caused me to break out so i went back to the doctor and she gave me ortho tri cyclen and its all good for me it just depends on how your body reacts to the pills your given, sometimes u have to try different brands to get the right one for u