Oral Contraceptives May Help Reduce Lesions In Women With Acne.

“This is important. It’s not just facial acne that’s hormonally sensitive. For us to say it’s just the facial distribution that’s hormonally sensitive is ridiculous. We all know as dermatologists that all acne is androgen driven, and it’s all hormonally sensitive.” Oral contraceptives can be used alone, as Dr. Schlosser usually initiates treatment, or they can be used in conjunction with spironolactone or antibiotics. Three OCs are approved by the FDA for the treatment of acne. http://www.familypracticenews.com/specialty-focus/dermatology/single-article-page/head-for-oral-contraceptives-to-target-womens-acne/e963b29058bd30ebf9d71544b4323ecb.html