22nd July 2004
I can't believe that no one else on this board uses oral treatments to get clear. =0 OK, well here's my answers:
1. Female, age 23
2. Dietary Changes - specifically Gluten Free, Diary Free, avoidance of peanuts, cashews, pistachios, bananas, sodas, non-100% juice, most refined foods, bad preservatives, and trans fats. 99% clear as a result. [I am starting on a lower dose of Spiro (100mg) because it and Dietary changes, so far, were the most effective combo for my hirsutism (ceasing the spiro, made most unwanted hair return)]
3. 3 months on Minocycline (w/ BC & Spiro) produced 95% clarity, but when I stopped, I broke out horribly and in new areas for over a year (Mino boosts DHT production, but reduces inflammation so you don't notice).
4. Metaformin (1 g, but 3 months on this didn't help and made me sick). Avandia (2mg, 60% - 65% mprovment). Birth Control (Tri-Levlen, 50% Improvement). Depending on the season, summer at my clearest, BC - Spiro = 65% - 80% clarity and Avandia - Spiro = 75% - 85% clarity. Saw Palmetto (1200 - 2400mg, nothing). I have used other herbs and supplements over the years but not long enough (3 - 6 months) to place a definative judgement on them.
5. 3 years ago I was diagnosed as having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) or Insulin Resistance. Insulin Resistance is the precursor to PCOS and Hyperinsulinemia has been associated with Hyperandrogenic disorders such as PCOS. I guess that's why the Insulin Sensitizing & Anti-androgen medications helped a lot, but changes in my diet were the most effective.
1. Female, age 23
2. Dietary Changes - specifically Gluten Free, Diary Free, avoidance of peanuts, cashews, pistachios, bananas, sodas, non-100% juice, most refined foods, bad preservatives, and trans fats. 99% clear as a result. [I am starting on a lower dose of Spiro (100mg) because it and Dietary changes, so far, were the most effective combo for my hirsutism (ceasing the spiro, made most unwanted hair return)]
3. 3 months on Minocycline (w/ BC & Spiro) produced 95% clarity, but when I stopped, I broke out horribly and in new areas for over a year (Mino boosts DHT production, but reduces inflammation so you don't notice).
4. Metaformin (1 g, but 3 months on this didn't help and made me sick). Avandia (2mg, 60% - 65% mprovment). Birth Control (Tri-Levlen, 50% Improvement). Depending on the season, summer at my clearest, BC - Spiro = 65% - 80% clarity and Avandia - Spiro = 75% - 85% clarity. Saw Palmetto (1200 - 2400mg, nothing). I have used other herbs and supplements over the years but not long enough (3 - 6 months) to place a definative judgement on them.
5. 3 years ago I was diagnosed as having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) or Insulin Resistance. Insulin Resistance is the precursor to PCOS and Hyperinsulinemia has been associated with Hyperandrogenic disorders such as PCOS. I guess that's why the Insulin Sensitizing & Anti-androgen medications helped a lot, but changes in my diet were the most effective.