"i started off by taking regular ortho tri cyclen, which helped some with my acne, but i also became severely depressed, so i went off it.  after a year and a half of not taking birth control at all, i began taking ortho tri cyclen lo for acne, and after 4 months my skin is much clearer.  if i do get pimples, they are much smaller and more shallow than before, and go away quicker.  i am pleased!"