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Pimple Outbreak On Face, Hair Thinning, Hormonal Imbalance. Can Althea Medication Help?
hello doctor, I have too much very big pimples beakout on my face. I know its all because of hormonal imbalance since i have experiencing all the effcts of it on my body like thinning hair and big acne . Can althea help to regulate my hormone and it can help to lesen the breakout on my face? if yes, can i start this pills on my 3rd or 5th day, because i already have my 3rd day of period tomorrow and planning to take it as soon as possible due to acne.Please help. Thanks so much.
Wed, 28 Aug 2013
hi there.. thanks for posting on HCM
Althea pills are the oral contraceptive pills which is also used to treat hormonal acne. It will help to bring hormonal balance back. you can take it as per ur doctors advise. watch for side effects like weight gain, breast tenderness.
Best wishes
dr shilpa bhat
Consultant dermatologist and medical cosmetologist.
Althea pills are the oral contraceptive pills which is also used to treat hormonal acne. It will help to bring hormonal balance back. you can take it as per ur doctors advise. watch for side effects like weight gain, breast tenderness.
Best wishes
dr shilpa bhat
Consultant dermatologist and medical cosmetologist.
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