A woman asks about the effect of CHC use on acne. What is the evidence?...

Question

A woman asks about the effect of CHC use on acne. What is the evidence?

Accepted Answer

CHC use can improve acne by suppressing ovarian and adrenal androgen production and increasing sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)

Answer

CHC always worsens acne

Answer

Only the POP improves acne

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CHC has no effect on acne

Answer

Only co-cyprindiol improves acne; no other CHC helps

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC Improves Acne Mechanism