Can a dermatologist prescribe birth control pills for the treatment of acne?

If so, are they the ones who give you the pelvic exam/pap smear? Aren't those 2 exams required before you get bc?Can a dermatologist prescribe birth control pills for the treatment of acne?
There are no exams required before you get birth control. I was prescribed them by a pediatrician for unbearable cramps. I didn't have to get any exams done. Even if you did, those exams would be done by a gynecologist; dermatologists are skin doctors and are not trained to perform such procedures.Can a dermatologist prescribe birth control pills for the treatment of acne?
Birth control pills can cause acne. Not prevent them.





These pills alter the hormones in your body. But...





.....they also over-stimulate the sebaceous glands in your skin.





These gland produce sebum or oil. And too much sebum increases your chances of breaking out.





Hey check out the following website for more information about hormones, acne and birth control pills:





http://www.facialskincarefacts.org/Hormo鈥?/a>
they can prescribe your morphine if they want to...but you might want to visit the old gyno to get it, they can better explain advantages and risks associated with the pill you try...