- When to use contraceptives for acne
- How they work
- Stopping contraception can cause acne
- When contraceptives should not be used
The treatment of acne in women can be done with the use of some contraceptives, because these drugs help to control hormones, such as androgens, reducing the oiliness of the skin and the formation of pimples.
Usually, the effect on the skin is observed between 3 and 6 months of continuous use of the pill and the best contraceptives to help control acne are those that have in their composition an estrogen derivative, associated with progestogens such as:
- Drospirenone: such as the brands Elani, Aranke, Generise or Althaia; Ciproterona: as Diane 35, Selene, Diclin or Lydian; Dienogeste: as Qlaira; Chlormadinone: Belara, Belarina or Chariva.
Cyproterone is the progestogen that has the strongest effects and therefore should only be used in more severe cases of acne, for the shortest possible period of time, because it is not so safe. Drospirenone, dienogest and chlormadinone are most used for the treatment of mild to moderate acne.
When to use contraceptives for acne
The treatment for acne should preferably be done with the use of topical products, such as cleansing lotions and creams with retinoic acid, adapalene or benzoyl peroxide, for example. In addition, topical and oral antibiotics or isotretinoin or spironolactone tablets, prescribed by the dermatologist, can also be used. See which remedies are most used to treat acne.
However, contraceptives can be an option for pimple control in some women, especially when:
- Acne that has not improved with other products; Desire to use some contraceptive method, in addition to controlling pimples; Pimples that worsen or become more inflamed in the premenstrual period; When the cause of acne is some disease that increases androgen levels in the organism, such as polycystic ovary syndrome.
As the contraceptive modifies the levels of hormones in the woman's body, one should consult the gynecologist before starting its use.
In addition, it can cause some side effects, such as nausea, pain and tenderness in the breasts, headache and menstruation out of season, and, if these symptoms are very intense, you should stop using the medication and consult the doctor. Better understand how the contraceptive works and answer your questions about how to use it.
How they work
The contraceptives most indicated as aids in the treatment of acne, act by decreasing the production of sebum by the sebaceous glands, reduce the follicular hyper keratinization, decrease the proliferation of the bacteria that causes acne, called P. acnes and further reduce inflammation, improving by this the appearance of the skin and decreasing the appearance of new pimples.
Stopping contraception can cause acne
It is very common for the woman who stopped using contraceptives to feel the skin more oily and with the appearance of pimples, so it is possible to use products that clean the skin of the face, to control oiliness, such as lotions or soaps sold in pharmacies.
If the symptoms are very intense, you should go to the dermatologist for an evaluation of the skin and prescription of more individualized treatments. Understand better the types of acne, and the best treatment for each.
When contraceptives should not be used
Contraceptive use is contraindicated in cases of:
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding; Children; Men; Smoking; High blood pressure; Presence of unexplained vaginal bleeding; Uncontrolled diabetes; Previous history of thrombosis, heart attack or stroke; Previous or family history of diseases that increase blood clotting; Breast cancer; Cirrhosis or liver cancer; Very strong migraines.
In addition, it should also not be used in people with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the contraceptive formula. Find out what are the main complications of contraceptives.
