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Will Taking Contraceptive Pills Help Cure Pimples?

can taking contraceptive pills help in clearing pimples? im, 32, 5'1", 40kg. i didn't have pimples before but now that i'm working as an engineer in a very dusty construction site, i have so much breakouts that i feel so insecure. please advice. thank you very much.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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OBGYN,  's  Response
Taking contraceptive pills containing cyproterone acetate can clear pimples only if it is due to higher levels of male hormones. Since your problem started after exposure to dust, it may be due to blocking of the pores of glands. You should wash face several times with water. If pimples are infected you may require antibiotics treatment.
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Sexologist,  Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair's  Response
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Birth control pills will prevent pimples in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome having hyperandrogenism ,meaning signs of male hormonal effects like pimples ,hair all over body etc.
In such patients some of the oc pill will help.But that is not given as a treatment for pimples.
I think you should be taking measures to prevent dust and other irritants and consult a dermatologist for acne treatment. hope my answer helps you. Regards
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Will Taking Contraceptive Pills Help Cure Pimples?

Taking contraceptive pills containing cyproterone acetate can clear pimples only if it is due to higher levels of male hormones. Since your problem started after exposure to dust, it may be due to blocking of the pores of glands. You should wash face several times with water. If pimples are infected you may require antibiotics treatment.