All I can say...I have tried almost everything..except accutane, and my cure was spiro!!!! Please give it a try. I was frusterated for at least 10 years of trying to find a "cure". I have never been so happy with my skin. I am in my 30's and now have clear skin. I get maybe one pimple a month. Before I would get at least 10 cysts a month. If you are a female, and suffer from acne, please ask your derm. for this medication. It's Spironolactone 100mg daily. Its the only thing that has worked for me...now I don't obsess about my skin!

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All I can say...I have tried almost everything..except accutane, and my cure was spiro!!!! Please give it a try. I was frusterated for at least 10 years of trying to find a "cure". I have never been so happy with my skin. I am in my 30's and now have clear skin. I get maybe one pimple a month. Before I would get at least 10 cysts a month. If you are a female, and suffer from acne, please ask your derm. for this medication. It's Spironolactone 100mg daily. Its the only thing that has worked for me...now I don't obsess about my skin!

mommaoftwinsplus1

Hi momma - Thank you for keeping the word out there and coming back to share your success. At my daughter's tender age she had already been battling for 7 years. Do you have any side effects? She gets a little tired and thirsty on 75 mg/day and has to drink a ton of water. She takes Yasmin (25 mg) plus 50 mg additional spiro. I haven't seen her for a couple for weeks but it seems to be working so Yay!!! She sees the derm soon and I wonder if she should ask to be on 100 mgs. total since she still seems to get a few pimples here and there. I am happy for your success.

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What are the side effects...dry skin, ect? Also Spiro..sounds sorta like a bc pill...is it just for acne adn how much!? thanks for the info in advance -grace

The side effects can range from dizziness to thirst to being tired because it is a diuretic. It can also affect potassium levels in the body so I think it's good to have a doctor involved in your care. My daughter's doctor monitors her occasionally with blood tests to make sure all is well. Spironolactone was orignally a drug used to lower high blood pressure but it was discovered that it lowered testosterone (androgen) levels in the body. That wasn't so good for the male population but that is why it works so well on acne. It's not a hormone but it blocks androgen's effect on skin and hair for that matter. Androgens are the primary cause of acne in females who are sensitive to it IMO.

:p Spironolactone has changed my life. I am going on 44 and have had acne for 30 years. I have tried everything and after a week of Spironolactone. My face is getting so much clearer. What a lifesaver.:angel: