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Advised Oral Birth Control Pills For Acne. Breast Bigger, Tender After Taking Mercilon. When Results Can Be Seen?
Dear Sir / Madam,
I am 20, and never had problems with acne even through my teenage years, but now I have been suffering from acne for a long time (almost a year).
I have been to a dermatologist and after looking at my face, she instantly said I should take oral birth controll pills. I have started using Mercilon recommended by a close friend of mine and her mother to treat my acne. Today is my 17th day of taking it but with not much results. Only my breasts become tender and bigger.
How much time do I need to see results / full cleared skin using Mercilon ?
Looking forward to your answer and thank you !
I am 20, and never had problems with acne even through my teenage years, but now I have been suffering from acne for a long time (almost a year).
I have been to a dermatologist and after looking at my face, she instantly said I should take oral birth controll pills. I have started using Mercilon recommended by a close friend of mine and her mother to treat my acne. Today is my 17th day of taking it but with not much results. Only my breasts become tender and bigger.
How much time do I need to see results / full cleared skin using Mercilon ?
Looking forward to your answer and thank you !
Tue, 12 Nov 2013
Hi there,
Enlarged and tender breasts are the side-effects of Mercilon. If it is causing problem you can stop it. You may get your periods after stopping it.
Only OCP is not enough to treat your pimples. You need to use retinoids, and sunscreens. Consult a good dermatologist soon.
Take care.
Hope it was useful to u.
Regards,
dr shilpa bhat
Bangalore
Enlarged and tender breasts are the side-effects of Mercilon. If it is causing problem you can stop it. You may get your periods after stopping it.
Only OCP is not enough to treat your pimples. You need to use retinoids, and sunscreens. Consult a good dermatologist soon.
Take care.
Hope it was useful to u.
Regards,
dr shilpa bhat
Bangalore
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