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Birth Control Pill, Acne and
Pregnancy - A Complete How-To Guide
By: John Wellington
Acne first comes
about during adolescence, when hormone levels begin to
increase.This sudden flucturation of hormones causes the
sebaceous glands to go into overdrive. They start
generating increased levels of such oils that end up
becoming clogged inside the glands. When the oils can't
escape, acne results!
So it goes without saying
that when there is a fluctuation in the hormone levels
within the body, it can trigger an increase in sebaceous
oil production, and therefore increases the chance that
an outbreak of acne will likely occur. With women, acne
breakouts are common while they are taking birth control
pills and also when they become pregnant.
Using Birth Control Pill
to Control AcneWomen who do take the birth control pill and who
notice that their acne is getting worse should discuss
the situation with their doctor. Different types of oral
contraception have differing levels of hormones and one
side effect of some contraception is an increase in
acne. Switching to another brand may bring acne back
under control.
Any woman who is healthy, and is
at least age 15, who has begun menstruating and who has
decided to start using oral contraception can discuss
getting a prescription for a birth control pill with
their doctor. There are several brands that help clear
up acne but only one so far has been approved by the FDA
for treatment of acne and that is Ortho
Tri-cyclen.
It is important to note that taking
the birth control pill as a way to treat acne should be
the last alternative, after all other acne treatment
options have been attempted without success. The birth
control pill does have side effects and it must be taken
exactly as prescribed to be
effective.
Acne During
Pregnancy
Women who
have become pregnant often report an increase in acne,
too. Many changes occur within a woman's body in an
effort to properly prepare the body for the growing
fetus. The two primary female hormones at work in every
woman's body are progesterone and estrogen. Progesterone
is more androgenic than estrogen, which basically means
it is more like the hormones found in men. Increased
progesterone during pregnancy can cause the sebaceous
glands to produce more sebaceous oils than normal and
that is what can cause outbreaks of acne.
If
possible, the best way to handle acne during pregnancy
is to realize that it is a short-term problem that will
usually go away once the baby is born. If this isn't
possible, discuss your options over with a dermatologist
who has experience working with patients during their
pregnancy. After going through your situation, the
dermatologist will be able to suggest treatment options
that'll make you happier with your appearance and that
won't harm your baby.
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