Birth control pills may treat 'hormone-induced acne'”

　　“My menstruation was very irregular at first, and I also suffered from acne on my face. I got married six months ago and take birth control pills regularly. Now, not only are my menstruation regular, but the acne on my face that has been present for 3 years has miraculously disappeared. ”Netizen Xiao K spoke out from his own personal experience.

　　Could it be that some birth control pills are being advertised? With questions, we interviewed people in Zhengzhou Hospital skin Department Director Li Shirley. Li Xueli smiled and said that more than ten years ago, she had heard about the method of using birth control pills to treat acne, and she didn't believe it at first. Later, medical evidence gradually provided evidence for this.

　　“The main component of contraceptive pills is estrogen and progesterone, which may cause irritation on some patients’ faces. Acne Acne is caused by excess secretion of male hormones, so taking birth control pills can achieve the therapeutic effect. ”Li Xueli said that she has also been exposed to such cases. When treating patients with acne and other problems, she will also prescribe some drugs containing estrogen and progesterone.

　　Li Xueli also said that studies have found that birth control pills are very effective in treating acne caused by endocrine imbalance and acne that worsens before menstruation. However, patients should not take it privately.

　　“I once met a 15-year-old girl who somehow heard about the birth control pill to treat acne. She took it for half a year. As a result, her acne didn’t improve much, but instead caused Breast hyperplasia、Uterus Intimal bleeding, etc. disease . ”Li Xueli reminded that when taking birth control pills to treat acne, you must have a doctor's guidance. First of all, through hospital examination, if the patient's acne is caused by endocrine imbalance, it can be treated with birth control pills combined with other drugs. ； Secondly, birth control pills cannot be used as a regular medicine for the treatment of acne. Patients should stop taking them after one month of continuous use to avoid causing other diseases. Li Xueli finally said that patients with acne and acne who have regular menstruation are likely to be caused by deficiency of the spleen and stomach and strong lung fire. To treat acne, the cause must be found out. In addition, you should be very careful when using medications. Emergency contraceptive pills cannot be used to treat acne.