does going on the pill really work for acne? please help!?
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Ortho Tri Cyclen is the only oral contraceptive FDA approved to treat acne, but the others may help by inhibiting the hormone that contributes to acne breakouts.
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DISCLAIMER: Before using any medicines, you should consult a registered physiscian. This is only for information.\n\nAcne Treatment\n\n|Self-Care at Home|\n\n    * Wash once or twice daily with soap and water to remove excess oil from the skin. An acne cleanser purchased over-the-counter in any drug store can also be helpful. Avoid scrubbing too abrasively because this can actually irritate the skin and cause acne to worsen.\n\n    * Over-the-counter acne medications can be used either at bedtime or during the day. Always follow the directions on any acne product.\n\n    * Many cover-up products are available without a prescription to improve the appearance of blemishes while they have a chance to heal. Most work well and should not worsen acne.\n\n    * Some cosmetics and other skin care products, however, can cause acne to worsen. Look for make-up, cosmetics, and skin care products labeled with the word noncomedogenic. This means that it does not cause or worsen acne.\n\n|Medical Treatment|\n\nMany treatment options are available to treat all forms of acne. Medications are the main treatment for acne and usually work well. Several preparations are available over-the-counter, while others require a prescription from a doctor.\n\n    * Over-the-counter medications: Nonprescription or over-the-counter medications for acne are plentiful and can be effective for milder forms of acne. They come in the form of soaps, washes, and cleansers.\n\n          o Many contain benzoyl peroxide, which does two things. First, benzoyl peroxide kills the acne-causing bacteria, which are thought to play a role in acne. Second, benzoyl peroxide can cause drying and flaking off of skin, which can help prevent the pores from becoming plugged. Plugged pores can develop into acne blemishes.\n\n          o Scrubbing excessively with any over-the-counter preparation can actually cause acne to worsen by additionally irritating the hair follicles.\n\n    * Prescription medications: Doctors can prescribe medications when acne becomes moderate to severe or is not controlled by over-the-counter medications. Prescription drugs can be used effectively alone or in combination with other prescription and nonprescription medications.\n\n          o Antibiotics: Antibiotics can be effective in treating most inflammatory acne (papules and pustules). They work by killing the bacteria and also by decreasing the redness and swelling seen in the inflammatory forms of acne.\n\n                + Antibiotics may be applied to the skin in the form of gels and lotions, or by way of pills. We now know that using a combination of 2 medications together may be very effective in treating acne. Using a topical antibiotic with topical benzoyl peroxide, for example, may prevent bacterial resistance to the antibiotic. Giving an antibiotic by mouth is often needed for acne that is more extensive, red, and tender.\n\n                + Antibiotics taken by mouth can be associated with more side effects than if applied to the skin and may interact with other medicines such as birth control pills. Sensitivity to the sun can result in a "bad sunburn" in some people who take the antibiotic tetracycline by mouth.\n\n          o Retinoids: Medicines made from vitamin A (retinoids) are useful in treating several types of acne lesions. Topical retinoids are effective in treating the noninflammatory types of acne (blackheads and whiteheads).\n\n                + Topical retinoids (applied directly to the skin) help to open clogged pores by creating a mild peeling effect. Drying of the skin can be a frequent side effect. Oral retinoids are reserved for treating the more extensive nodular type of acne or severe inflammatory acne, which has not responded to other treatments. Oral retinoids not only have a peeling effect but also decrease the production of oil.\n\n                + They can also be associated with a number of serious side effects including birth defects in babies of wome
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ok 1 - dont listen to the boys, they dont know wat the hell they are talking bout.\n2 - u need to go to the doctor so he/she can precribe the right pill for you. ( ask about diane 35, it reduces the hormone that produce body hair and clears pimples!)\n3- taking the pill is generally not harmful although some people experience side effects. Myself along with most of my friends went on the pill at age 15/16 and now 10years later are all fine (all my friend have had healthy babys too!) the pill is actually proven to reduce the chances of cervical cancer!\n\nHope this has helped!!
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I love my yasmin!!  I have two children and I got both of them on other pills.  My Yasmin is working great and my periods are shorter.  It also clears up acne.  Yasmin is the pill for me but may be too strong for first time users.
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Don't pop 'em!  That can actually spread the problem. I kept my face clean, stayed away from all the "trigger" foods, took medication.... I hate to sound like a commercial but I've had acne for ...well...years and nothing ever worked until I got Proactiv.  It really works.
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if the cuz of ur acne is hormonal yes they will work great ...but if not they wont have a good result...
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its working. i cant believe how amazing it turned my little brother to an acne free pimp. ive noticed that my brother's acne slowly disappered in about 3 to 4 months. he had acne all over his forehead, his cheeks and even on the side of his cheekbone. now, he only has a few on his forehead which is not visible when you are about 4 feet away. He uses the solution every night before he goes to bed. u should try it.
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I took it one and off for quite a while.  Yes the acne eventually returned when I quit taking it.  My doctor originally gave me a 6 month prescription.....  I don't know, most doctors are careful nowadays....if there was a big harm in it I don't think so many would be prescribing it for extended periods of time.  If you're on birth control pills or such it will lower the effectiveness of those, so careful!
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We have been fooled, tricked, deceived, and just plain lied to. It's time that someone put a stop to it, and everyone learn the truth!\n\nThose of us who suffer from acne has usually been given 2 choices and neither of them work:\n\n1. Over the counter remedies such as cleansers, creams, ointments, etc. These things have been proven over and over again not to work.   Why?  It does not address the root cause of the problem.\n\n2. Go see a doctor and or dermatologist. They will generally prescribe prescription drugs which include topicals and or antibiotics. This, too, has been proven over and over again not to work. Why?  It does not address the root cause of the problem.\n\nI found a step-by-step program that cured my acne and it has never come back.  It is amazing and doesn’t use any drugs.  The truth is that acne can be cured…if we know the secret the doctors and drug companies don’t want us to know.\nThere is a great website:  http://cure-my-acne.info/3daycure  that has all the details.  I really suggest you check it out and see if it works as well for you as it did for me.
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Each person has a differnt type of skin.  So whether it works or not really depends what type of skin you have.  The over the counter medication that you can get usually works for most skin types.\n\nThere is a good article about the different types of acne creams and how there work here: http://www.theknowguide.com/acne-4.html
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Have you tried natures cure?  I used it and it worked for me.  Since you take a pill (non prescription)  its safe and you can by from stores and its cheap.. It helps your skin not to get oily.  The there is a cream so you face wont dry up and get wrinkled.
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Proactiv has always really been fantastic for any type of acne. They sell a body scrum that you can use on your back that should help clear it all up. Good luck!
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Actually since you started getting this acne after you quit taking the pill temporarily, it's probably hormonal. I think your logic seems right as far as weaning goes, but that won't be effective towards a contraceptive anymore and you could do more harm to yourself than good. \n\nI suggest seeing a doctor and letting him know what happened, there could be something out there to help. I'm not sure what you were on, but I've also had a bad experience with skin senstivity and the sun while on the pill years ago. But also keep in mind, if you are 23, the road to 30 is going to be bumpy. Weird things will happen to your body and you can thank age alone for that. \n\nYou seem overall healthy and happy, but I'm just not certain that weaning yourself off of the pill will work effectively if it's a hormonal issue. I did have a friend who had a simular situation arrise after she quit taking the pill, but she went straight into taking the Depo shots and that seemed to work for her. \n\nHowever, while taking the shots you don't menstruate usually and when you stop taking them... your body is a mess, so I really don't think you should consider it too much. Her acne, migrains and swelling ceased but it left her with bad cramping every month and more than average bleeding. \n\nJust talk to your doctor about a hormone replacement in the form of something other than a contraceptive.
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Yes it does, but the thing about it that works, will work with almost any product. Consistency, and healthy activity during the day with a good diet. If your acne is bad, see a dermatologist. Proactiv works.
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yes acne is very treatable, that wouldn't stop decent guys.  If you want to treat it, you should condisder using pro-active. It works very very good and is very easy. I used to have acne bad, but now my face is clear.
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I have taken it for two months straight (I have just stopped this month because my bf went abroad)- I have had no skin darkening whatsoever. Just do not expose yourself too much to sun if it is true. I have never heard about that before, and so far, yasmin went well for me. It's better than the other pill I have taken, although it is kinda expensive. I had lesser pimples too and did not particularly gain weight. Actually for me, my skin got better. If others have experienced otherwise, then I guess the effect depends from person to person.
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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.\n\nFor 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.\n\nBottom line, hang in there, you will get past this! Sincere best wishes and good luck.\nOh, by the way the site that helped me is:\nhttp://www.acne-treatment-medicine-1.info\n\nhttp://www.medical-research-study-directory.info/\nhttp://www.lasik-surgery-san-diego.info/\nhttp://www.san-diego-dentist.us\nhttp://www.san-diego-plastic-surgery-cosmetic-surgery-doctors.us/\nhttp://www.medical-research-study-directory.info/medical-research-study-directory/\nhttp://legal-advice-library.info/blog\nhttp://www.medical-research-study-directory.info\nhttp://www.bail-bond-jail-directory.info\nhttp://www.brokerforyou.com/brokerforyou/\nhttp://www.palermo-homes.com/\nhttp://www.inkjet-cartridge-source.com/\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/