ACNE TREATMENTS | Hormonal Control & The Pill

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The OCP or oral contraceptive pill or ‘The Pill Is often used to treat acne, including hormonal acne. It can be highly effective in many patients, but what really happens when you stop?
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This video is a spin on things as I really think we are sweeping the underlying condition ‘under the carpet’ for a decade, only to deal with the full force of recurrent acne at one of the most important times of life- conception & pregnancy. No easy solution for patients, & dermatologists.
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Skin Science: Antiandrogens work at the intracrine level, namely reducing androgen modulation in the oil or sebaceous glands. They reduce DHT or dihydrotestosterone.
Anti-androgens include
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Drospirenone: most often in 3mg strength. #Yaz #yasmin
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Cyproterone acetate: include Brenda, Estelle, Diane & Juliet
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Chlormadinone: Avail in US, #Belara, Luteran
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Effects seen: In 2-3 months
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Uses: Female acne, hormonal acne, PCOS, hirsutism, oily skin - seborrhea
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Caution: Clots, DVT, Stroke, PE, mood swings, weight gain, water retention, cramps.
POP or progesterone only pill, Implanon, Mirena can all flare acne
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Action: discuss with your GP or medical dermatologist the risk benefit ratio of the OCP
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Dr Davin Lim
@drdavinlim @cliniccutis
Brisbane, Australia
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#acne #thepill #oralcontraceptive #hormonalacne