What is your preferred OCP protocol when the aim is reduction of sebum production in teenage female acne?
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Dermatology · Mount Sinai Hospital
I tend to choose Ortho-Cyclen (Sprintec) or Yaz or newer OCP slynd which is dros only.
I have had excellent results as monotherapy (plus a topical retinoid) or in combo with oral Aldactone.
OCP with WINLEVI for those who do not want Aldactone has also been successful for me.
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Dermatology · University of Pennsylvania
I agree with @Dr. First Last’s comments. A historical note: The classic studies of Strauss and Pochi showed a clear dose-response with 80-100 mg of Ethinyl Estradiol showing maximal suppression of sebum reduction. Today’s OCPs have much lower doses and are less effective.