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Birth Control Pills and Acne

Acne is caused by overproduction of oil by the sebaceous glands caused by the release of the hormone androgen. Birth control pills contain the hormone estrogen which neutralizes the effects of androgen. Ortho tri-cyclen is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating and preventing acne.

The Top 10 Resources on Birth Control Pills and Acne

Selected by our Guides and Physician Review Team.

  1. Acne Resource Center Online: Birth Control: Tri-Cyclens and Acne Reduction
  2. womenshealth.gov: Can birth control pills help treat acne?
  3. Acne.org: Hormones and acne
  4. Mayo Clinic: Acne - Treatment
  5. American Academy of Dermatology: Acne
  6. KidsHealth: Can Birth Control Pills Help Treat Acne?
  7. acne.com: Fighting Pimples with the Pill

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