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Acne Birth Control Pill Treatment |
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Usually, the first signs of acne develop
during adolescence, when hormone levels begin to rise. As hormone levels
surge, the sebaceous glands located at the base of each hair follicle,
produce excess oil. This oil, combined with dead skin cells and dirt
become trapped within the skin's pores and acne develops. The use of
birth control pills in acne treatment in women can be very effective.
These pills change the hormone levels in the body and can reduce the
acne causing effects of testosterone. To reduce acne/ pimple outbreaks,
birth control pills are used with efficacy. For further details, read Some
Medication To Treat Your Pimples
One of the
side-benefits of acne birth control pill treatment is the improvement of
acne in women who already have skin prone to pimples. It is as effective
as a contraceptive as if you are taking it for the purpose of control of
acne, with one caveat: you need to follow the dosage instructions. That
generally means taking one pill per day, skipping none, at around the
same time each day.
Acne birth control pill treatment has its own
set of problems. Acne solutions may become worse with the use of the
birth control pills. You should always keep in mind that using birth
control pills for acne control is only a temporary solution. Other
undesirable side effects of the pills are nausea, weight gain, water
retention and mood swings. It is for these reasons that using birth
control pills as acne solution should be considered only after all other
treatment options have failed and always with the guidance of your
physician.
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