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Monday, July 12, 2021

Acne - Rx with COCP


High oestrogen pills better at reducing sebum production: 50mcg daily versus <35mcg daily

Don't use cyproterone acetate without contraception in women as if fall pregnant, can damage male fetus
--> consider using in COCP

The progestins dienogest and drospirenone have anti-androgenic effects, however, desogestrel does not.