That's another reason some scientists believe the birth control pill and other hormone-controlling drugs can treat acne. The only birth control pill studied for this purpose is Ortho Tri-Cyclen ...

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Birth control pills can also be an effective treatment for this type of acne, and indeed, can be prescribed by dermatologists ...