Hormones can play a role in the development of acne. Dr. Aleksandar Krunic from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, and colleagues point out that “Several studies have demonstrated that combined oral contraceptives can be an effective treatment for acne in women”. According to the findings of a small study oral contraceptive Yasmin, plus a low-dose of the diuretic spironolactone, is a safe and effective treatment for women with severe facial acne.



