Acne Skin Care

Question about birth control pills for acne?

I have moderate acne and I've heard that some birth control pills will help clear it up. If my doctor puts me on bc for acne will he still have to give me a pelvic and breast exam like he would if I was getting on the pill for birth control? Do they give you any exam at all if he is putting you on the pill for acne?

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1. Not all doctors will require you to undergo a pelvic exam and pap smear (or even a breast exam) prior to going on the pill. Each doctor is different about this issue. It will depend on your doctor's personal preference.
2. Tri cyclen lo really helped my skin clear up. I don't think your doctor is gonna is give you an exam (if you've never had sex)if he puts you on bc for acne
3. I tried the birth control for acne and my doctor did not give me an exam. But in all honesty its all according to your doctor. Also, I would not use the birth control for acne. It didn't help much and I gained so much weight! After 3 yrs of using it, I started having serious health problems. So I would suggest asking about Differn Gel, Minocycline, and Duac cream. It worked wonders for me!!
4. first off, using the pill for skin conditions isn't advisable. if you are sexually active and need borth control it is an option. Secondly, get a good skin care regime going something that will actually clean the skin without stripping it. I have used nutrimetics for years and have clear skin with minimal breakouts. It's an all natural product and uses apricot kernal oil in the majority of its products. The creams and lotions are very concentrated and lasts a long time. Next, drink 6 - 8 glasses of water a day so you can flush out the system. Take a vitamin a supplement and Eat a healthy diet. Stay off chips and pop. All of the above is much better for you than bc pills.
5. Try all other methods to clear your acne first, in other words go to a dermatologist. I did this and still couldn't get rid of the acne so I was put on bc. And yes I was given the full exam. I don't care what kind of doctor you have you should have an appropriate exam before being put on any medication. The bc did work for me. Since nothing else did this meant that my acne was caused by a hormonal imbalance.
6. Birth control pills may significantly improve acne, and may be used specifically for the treatment of acne. It is also important to know that oral antibiotics may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. This is uncommon, but possible, especially if you notice break-through bleeding. Log on to http://tipsfromruby-acne.blogspot.com/ for a few home made tips to heal acne .