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Re: garding a Previous Answer

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 17 Jan 2002 20:23:42 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 17 Jan 2002, Alexa wrote: >
>In a message posted on November, 13, 2000, Dr. Harvey S. Marchbein
>stated the following: "Side effects with new pills may take a while to
>clear up. Another option is some of the lower dose pills that have been
>shown to be better for acne than than Ortho-Tricyclen. One might be
>Alesse. At a lower dose, the major complaint is breakthrough bleeding
>but that clears up on most women and the other side effects are usually
>nil.
>Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information. HSM"
>
>He suggests that Alesse has been shown to be better for acne than Ortho
>Tri Cyclen. Is this true? I was on Alesse and had a clear face...on
>Ortho, my face has acne, even though Ortho advertises for clear
>complexions...Should I go back on the Alesse?
>
>If I do switch will the lower levels of estrogen in Alesse, when
>compared to Ortho, create any problems. Also, since the progestin in
>Alesse is an older one than norgestimate, will this be less effective
>for acne?
>
>Lastly, if I do go back on Alesse, is there any way to get rid of body
>acne, on the neck, back, and chest....I am allergic to many things, such
>as erythromycin and clindymydin.

Use what works best for you.

--
R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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