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Hi. You're right, acne is caused by a sensitivity to the effects of androgens (the collective name for male hormones found in both male and female bodies). Androgens stimulate the sebaceous glands which leads to oily skin. Bacteria on the skin feeds off this excess oil, blocking the pores and resulting in spots.
Certain contraceptive pills such as Yasmin or Yaz contain an anti-androgen to block the effects of androgens.
Erythromycin is not particuarly effective, oral oxytetracycline or lymecycline is better.
If Retin-A irritates your skin, a milder retinoid called Differin (adapalene) would be better.
Discuss these options with your doctor.
Eloise.
Certain contraceptive pills such as Yasmin or Yaz contain an anti-androgen to block the effects of androgens.
Erythromycin is not particuarly effective, oral oxytetracycline or lymecycline is better.
If Retin-A irritates your skin, a milder retinoid called Differin (adapalene) would be better.
Discuss these options with your doctor.
Eloise.