Treatment of Acne Using a 3-Milligram Drospirenone/20-Microgram Ethinyl Estradiol Oral Contraceptive Administered in a 24/4 Regimen

The low-dose combined oral contraceptive containing 3-mg drospirenone/20-microgram ethinyl estradiol administered in a 24/4 regimen significantly reduced acne lesion counts more effectively than placebo and demonstrated greater improvement in the Investigator Static Global Assessment rating of acne. The safety profile was consistent with low-dose combined oral contraceptive use.