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0:00 Introduction
0:32 How birth control pills treat acne?
2;24 Side effects of birth control pills for acne





Acne is a common skin condition that affects people of all ages. In fact, more than 50 million Americans have acne at any given time. While some people only experience the occasional pimple, others have severe outbreaks that can greatly impact their quality of life. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat acne if you're dealing with it on a frequent basis—birth control pills are one option!
How does Birth Control Pills work to treat acne:
Birth control pills are pills containing synthetic female hormones like estrogen and progesterone. These pills prevent pregnancy. But that is not their only benefit. They can also treat acne. This is because these pills reduce the levels of testosterone and other similar androgens in the blood. when there are high levels of these androgens in the blood, the skin pores will produce a lot of oil and sebum, which can clog the pores and cause all types of acne. So, by reducing the levels of androgens in the blood, the skin pores will produce much less oils and sebum, which reduces the chances of developing skin acne. In fact, birth control pills can be effective against all types of acne, like whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and inflamed pumps.
There are many types of birth control pills on the market, but, for a pill to be effective in treating acne, the pill has to contain both progesterone and estrogen. These pills are known as combination pills. Pills containing progesterone only will not work, and they can actually make the acne worse. Currently there are 4 FDA approved types of pills that can treat acne, which are, Yaz, Beyaz, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and Estrostep FE. All these pills contain both estrogen and progesterone, and they can take a while before you see any results, it may take 2 to 3 months to see an improvement in acne.
Birth control pills also have other benefits other than treating acne. For example, they can keep your period regular, reduce cramps and heavy bleeding during menstruation, and get rid of the symptoms you experience before your period like mood swings and bloating.
Side Effects Of Birth Control Pills For Acne
Pills control pills are a drug, and like any drug, they can have side effects like Weight gain, Bloating, Mood swings, stomach cramps, headaches, and some women may experience Low libido, and also, your acne may get worse during the first 3 months before they get better.
At the end, Birth control pills can actually help reduce acne, but it is not a cure, and the acne may return when you stop taking them. It may take several months to see results and you should speak with your doctor before beginning any new medications.