2006-11-30 14:29:03 · 7 answers · asked by Sexcaii 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
As noted, Ortho Tri-Cyclen is proven to help reduce acne in females; I took it when it first came out and it did significantly help my skin. However, there are other side-effects with birth control, so I no longer take it.
http://www.orthotricyclen.com/acne/acnehome.html
You ask how many do you have to take before you see the effects? Birth control pills must be taken one per day at the same time every day for maximum efficacy. Your current pimples will take a while to fully heal, so it can take several weeks before your skin is really clear.
2006-11-30 14:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accutain is a prescription drug that will clear up acne. Most medications that are used for the treatment of acne only help for the duration of time that you are taking them. Antibiotics for example will kill the bacteria that live in the excess oil, called sebum, inside your pores. Once you stop taking antibiotics however there is nothing to stop new bacteria from settling inside your pores and causing the red inflamed bumps we call pimples to reoccur. Accutain solves this problem by reducing the amount of oil (sebum) that your body produces, therefore eliminating a place for bacteria to grow. Accutain can only be prescribed by a Dermatologist, and is usually taken for six full months. During this time you will need blood drawn every month to make sure the medication is not causing harm to your liver (rare side effect, since it is somewhat difficult for the liver to process) and if you are a female you will need to be using two forms of birth control, since it may cause birth defects.
2006-11-30 23:26:52 · answer #2 · answered by hamrogers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few bc pills that are proven to help reduce pimples, it affects your hormone levels so you dont beak out as often. You take it once daily and it will take a couple of months to notice the change.
2006-11-30 22:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many cheap and effective home remedies for acne. Tomato slices, turmeric, papaya juices and home made face packs will treat existing pimples and prevent further problems. More remedies at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html
2006-12-01 05:57:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful with Diane 35 pills for acne. They can make you moody and angry. Just a warning.!
2006-12-01 03:57:40 · answer #5 · answered by europe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its true...but in some forms of acne the doctor can presribe antibiotics that will help too.
2006-11-30 22:36:15 · answer #6 · answered by auntynoall 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the orth trycecln (sp?) bc pills can help with acne
2006-11-30 22:31:11 · answer #7 · answered by GrnEyedBandita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋