Anyone take BC for Acne?

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Registered: 11-03-2006
Anyone take BC for Acne?
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Fri, 11-03-2006 - 7:39pm
I am about to start my third pack of Estro-Step. I went on BC for the main reason to clear up my acne. I haven't notice any difference in my skin. My doctor gave me sample packs and I just finished with those and just found out it cost 52.00 a pack. That is WAY to much I think especially since my skin is no different. I have a follow up appointment next week and would like to switch to one that will help my skin and not cost so much. Any recommendations?
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 11-04-2006 - 9:48am

In theory, any birth control pill might help your skin, if Estrostep hasn't made any changes to your skin after 3-4 months, it might not.

Judie Cl for Birth Control 
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Registered: 07-20-2006
Mon, 11-06-2006 - 9:47am
I was on Ortho Tricyclen originally for acne, next to other medications I had taken for my acne, the bc pills helped a lot!