Best Contraceptive Pills For Acne In South Africa

What are Contraceptive Pills For Acne?

Birth control pills approved for acne work by lowering the amount of testosterone in the body, which results in fewer pimples and less severe acne overall.

Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Yaz, Estrostep FE, and Beyaz have all been approved to treat acne. Other brands may also be effective.

Best Contraceptive Pills For Acne In South Africa

1. Ortho Tri-Cyclen (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol)

Ortho Tri-Cyclen (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) was the first birth control to be approved to treat acne and is available in generic forms.

It contains a progestin called “norgestimate,” which may be slightly less effective for acne than drospirenone (the progestin in Yaz and Beyaz).

2. Yaz (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol)

Yaz (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) contains a progestin called “drospirenone.” For some women, it may be more effective against acne compared to norgestimate (the progestin in Ortho Tri-Cyclen).

In addition to acne, Yaz is also approved to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of premenstrual syndrome. 

Yaz is also available in generic form under several other names, including:  

  • Nikki 
  • Gianvi 
  • Loryna 
  • Drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol

3. Estrostep FE (norethindrone acetate/ethinyl estradiol/ferrous fumarate)

Estrostep FE (norethindrone acetate/ethinyl estradiol/ferrous fumarate) is available with different doses of estrogen and contains the progestin norethindrone.

Brand-name Estrostep FE is no longer manufactured, but generic forms are available. Estrostep FE also provides a small amount of daily iron supplement (ferrous fumarate) to lower the risk of developing low iron levels. 

4. Beyaz (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol/levomefolate)

Beyaz (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol/levomefolate) is the newest birth control to be approved for acne. It’s also used to treat PMDD. It has the same form of progestin as Yaz and is available in generic form.

How long does it take for Ginette to clear her acne?

Usually, treatment is over several months. Acne and seborrhoea usually respond faster than hirsutism or alopecia.

GINET should be taken for at least another 3 to 4 cycles after symptoms have gone. If symptoms reoccur, treatment with GINET may be resumed.

What is the strongest pill for acne?

Isotretinoin, formerly sold under the brand name Accutane, is a powerful oral retinoid used to treat moderate to severe acne, especially when other treatments fail.