Birth control pills for acne? Yes, birth control pills (oral contraceptives) may improve acne in women. Birth control pills for acne are typically considered when acne doesn't respond to other treatments, such as prescription medication. Three estrogen-progestin combination birth control pills are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat acne in women:
-Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen)
-Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (Estrostep)
-Ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone (Yaz)
