Was Spironolactone! I tried all the anti-biotics, bcp, lotions, potions, creams, masks, strips, food elimination, etc...! However, I did not try Accutane! I did some research on Spiro a couple of years ago, and asked my doctor to prescribe it to me. Well I have been 98% clear since. (Be patient, it did take about 2 weeks to see a difference!) I still get an occassional blemish from time to time, but nothing like before (cystic acne)! I now have a very simple skincare routine....Dove soap to wash my face...am and pm, and an oil free moisturizer! That's it! I can even leave the house without makeup now! I have had no side effects from this medication! Please consider looking into it!

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