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Does the contraceptive pill help acne?

In some girls and women the pill (or COCP) does seem to help with management of acne, and may be a suitable treatment option. The pill reduces the amount of "androgens" (male sex hormones) circulating in the body. Androgens are present in the female body, and are known to be associated with acne, as they cause the sk…

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