TLDR Valette® is an effective birth control pill that also reduces greasy hair and skin.
The studies aimed to evaluate the contraceptive efficacy, cycle stability, and tolerability of Valette®, a low-dose monophasic oral contraceptive containing dienogest and ethinylestradiol, and its effect on sebaceous gland secretion. Study 1 included 16,087 women and reported an unadjusted Pearl index of 0.14 with good cycle control and tolerability in over 85% of subjects. Study 2 involved 10,718 women and showed a decrease in greasy hair and skin, with 88% rating the treatment as good or very good. The preparation was effective for contraception and beneficial for women with excessive sebum production.
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January 1979 in “Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica” Diane® is an effective contraceptive that also helps treat acne and mild hair growth issues.
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January 1996 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
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January 1998 in “Drugs” Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.
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June 2019 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.
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January 2004 in “European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology/European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology” Certain hormone medications can treat symptoms like acne and unwanted hair, regulate periods, and prevent pregnancy in women and teenage girls.
