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    GlossaryYaz (Yaz contraceptive)

    oral contraceptive combining drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol

    Yaz is a brand of oral contraceptive that contains a combination of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. It is used to prevent pregnancy and can also be prescribed to treat moderate acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in women who choose to use an oral contraceptive for birth control.

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      Contraception and the Dermatologist

      research Contraception and the Dermatologist

      22 citations , January 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.
      Hormonal Therapy for Acne

      research Hormonal Therapy for Acne

      96 citations , September 2008 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

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      community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *sixth month*

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.

      community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *fifth month*

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      HairCarePls shared their 5-month Dutasteride update, mentioning previous use of Finasteride with no results. They also use Spironolactone, Minoxidil, dermarolling, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Yaz contraception for hair loss treatment.

      community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

      community For the ladies: Spironolactone for FPHL

      in Female  12 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL).