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I have PCOS, and my acne is getting worse. I’m trying to get pregnant, so birth control is not an option. What can I do?

Related Topics: Acne, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Pregnancy, Birth Control
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There are limited options due to your planning pregnancy. Each medication is assigned a pregnancy category by the FDA. Speak with your dermatologist about medications that would help you and be safe to be on/continue should you become pregnant. These are typically medications that are in pregnancy category B. There are also in-office treatments that can be helpful.

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