Don't take birth control pills for acne if you:
Gave birth less than a month ago
Are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
Haven't reached puberty
Are over age 35 and are obese, smoke, or have high blood pressure or migraines
Have a history of migraines
Have high blood pressure and vascular disease
Have a history of heart disease
Have a history of breast, uterine or liver cancer
Have a history of blood clots