- going to derm tomorrow, what do u reccommend? 9th January 2005
... replay....if you're a girl??? ask about Spironolactone . It blocks androgens- male hormones that cause acne...
- help for cystic ance 8th January 2005
... son. It has never gone away and he's 16. I went on spironolactone a few years ago and it has helped a lot. I still...
- ACCUTANE vs SPIRONOLATONE (females) 7th January 2005
... of all the possible side effects. I have been on spironolactone for at least 3 years now. It does help, but I still...
... I used Spironolactone for about for about 2-3 months. The only reason I...
... a treatment for females. Go to Google and type in Spironolactone and you'll get much better details than I can give...
... doc today. He said that he has never heard of giving spironolactone for acne before. So he put me on Diane 35 and I have...
- Glycolic Acid 4th January 2005
... to pick.
When I was 49 a dermatologist put me on spironolactone , aka aldactone. It has a variety of effects, and is...
- Accutane not so easy to get in 2005 3rd January 2005
... accutane right away, but he also had to prescribe me spironolactone , doxycycline, and erythromycin-benzoyl gel for the...
- Diane 35 is unknown in FL? 3rd January 2005
... with anti-androgenic progestins. Or you can take spironolactone , which is a non-contraceptive anti-androgen that you...
- Yasmin and acne? 31st December 2004
... Spironolactone didn't change my sex drive at all, but the pill always...
... Yasmin contains spironolactone . You should look it up on the internet for more info...
- acne worse on yasmin 27th December 2004
... am also using tazorac (about 8 weeks) and started spironolactone 100mg/day 3 weeks ago. I am desperate it just doesn...
... am also using tazorac (about 8 weeks) and started spironolactone 100mg/day 3 weeks ago. I am desperate it just doesn...
- Anti-estrogen? 24th December 2004
... supplements include, Zinc-B6, Accutane, RetinA, Azelex, Spironolactone , Birth Control (estrogen), Saw Palmetto, Green Tea...
- Adult Acne 23rd December 2004
... liver oil, flaxseed oil, primrose oil, borage oil, spironolactone , etc., etc.
then, i started thinking....i'm past...
... working well before the bc pill. My doc put me on spironolactone 100mg/day three weeks ago to counteract the effects...
- maintaining yourself clear 22nd December 2004
... night as a spot treatment. I am also on 100mg of Spironolactone for oil and hair problems.
I am clearing from my...
- Endocrinologist prescibed Avodart and Accutane 20th December 2004
... treatment of acne are Accutane (see previous posts), Spironolactone (androgen receptor blocker), Estrogen/BC (increases...
- Antibiotics for acne 18th December 2004
... when I was in my late 40's, a dermatologist put me on spironolactone . It blocks male hormones (he said). For the first...
- adult acne? 15th December 2004
... get your testosterone checked. If it is elevated, spironolactone will really help. There are also some great topicals...
- DGAT1 Inhibitors for Acne treatment 12th December 2004
... SP. I was willing (although I haven't yet) to take Spironolactone ...you would have a real reason probably to worry about...
- Hormonal Acne??? 11th December 2004
... spironolactone ....
- What's the BEST Birth control pill for acne prone skin 11th December 2004
... better but did not clear up until I began taking Spironolactone in May. I took 50mg/day - 25mg in the AM & PM. I ... foundation.
For me, the combination of Yasmin, Spironolactone , and Retin-A Micro have gotten me 99% clear. My red...
... second that! I'm using Differin, Rosac, Desogen, and spironolactone . It has definitely taken all 4 to get me clear. ...
- How can u tell if acne is hormaonal or diet related? 4th December 2004
... antiandrogen & antigrowth drug), RetinA (antiandrogen), Spironolactone (antiandrogen), Birth Control (antiandrogen), Glucocorticoi ... drugs, but obtained different results.
Subject A: Spironolactone 6 years only 70 - 80% clear. Gluten-Free & Refined ... Subject B: Gluten-Free & Refined-Free Diet 80% clear. Spironolactone 2 years 100% clear.
This just has to do with one...
... but minimize it alot.
Sweet Jade.. I looked up Spironolactone and it says its for heart failure patients or something...
... but minimize it alot.
Sweet Jade.. I looked up Spironolactone and it says its for heart failure patients or something ... Free & Refined-Free Diet" short for?
LOL, yup Spironolactone is a diuretic and was initially used for high blood...
- How to tell: Hormonal Acne 29th November 2004
... there's a few males here that have managed to go on Spironolactone (antiandrogen) and cleared, but yes...something else ... ministered for acne due to their weak effects. In contrast, spironolactone is an effective antiandrogen that shows good treatment...
- Desertgirl 10th November 2004
... under the sun before accutane. I tried antibiotics, spironolactone , topicals, a million face washes, scrubs, peels, etc...
- Sugar Sugar! 9th November 2004
... chime in about the use of Accutane, Birth control, Spironolactone , RetinA, Green Tea, Boswellic Acid, etc. All I really...
... results from the following?
RetinA
Accutane
Spironolactone
Dexamethasone
Nicomide
Boswellic Acid
...
... but other there's also other:
Antiandrogens - Spironolactone , Flutamide, Betasitosterol, Green Tea (EGCG), Curcumin...
... their diet for clear skin and well, if B5 Therapy or Spironolactone will clear them, then I guess they were right ;- ... anti-androgens such as Accutane, Birth Control or Spironolactone isn't enough, like it wasn't for myself, then one...
- help with horomones, I'm freaking out 5th November 2004
... Stardusted,
Look into a drug called Spironolactone ; it works really well for men and women. Often times...
... ) I'll take any drug that will clear my skin :) Spironolactone is great! And my endocrinologist says it is one of...
... Spironolactone is an anti-androgen. The progestin in Yasmin is derived...
... Yeah, long term wise, Spironolactone is more effective than Cyproterone Acetate (CPA) found...
- Everyone Post! 4th November 2004
... in the morning, Differin cream at night, 100mg/day spironolactone , and Desogen birth control pills. Its working pretty...
- Ortho to Yasmin Switch 29th October 2004
... different about yasmin. I think it has small amounts of spironolactone in it which has an anti-androgenic effect. BTW -...
... different about yasmin. I think it has small amounts of spironolactone in it which has an anti-androgenic effect. BTW -...
... So a pill that has an anti-androgen affect such as spironolactone would decrease the negative effect in females and...
... So a pill that has an anti-androgen affect such as spironolactone would decrease the negative effect in females and...
- Can hormonal acne be cured by diet alone? 29th October 2004
... Control - 50% clear - 6 months
Birth Control + 200mg Spironolactone = 60% - 75% clear (but usually only 60%) - 3 years...
- How does bread & dairy contribute to having acne? 27th October 2004
... taking Type I DHT Inhibitors (oral or topically). Spironolactone is the most popular antiandrogen and most males, while...
- HELP! terribly sensitive skin! 20th October 2004
... Rosacea: Rosac (helps with acne too)
I also take spironolactone and birth control pills to help my skin....
- How many different RX's have we taken??? 18th October 2004
... happy with my skin now, using Differin cream, Rosac, spironolactone , and Desogen. Figuring out it was hormonal was key...
- WHY we get acne...Interested??? 16th October 2004
... Retinoids (accutane, retinA, Isoterx, azelex), Estrogen, Spironolactone , Flutamide, Glucocorticoids (select cases), Insulin...
... any of the other males around here that have gone on Spironolactone (antiandrogen) and cleared if androgens aren't a factor...
... Retinoids (accutane, retinA, Isoterx, azelex), Estrogen, Spironolactone , Flutamide, Glucocorticoids (select cases), Insulin...
... did...go figure) - Anti-inflammatory
*100mg/day Spironolactone (hirsutism, doesn't do much for my acne) - Antiandrogen...
- Details on spiro? 15th October 2004
... medication, so I went prepared with online printouts about " Spironolactone for Acne" and he wrote me a script for 25mg. Maybe...
- No Carbs = No Acne, I'm 100% Clear 4th October 2004
... this worked faaaaar better for me than Birth Control, Spironolactone , and/or Avandia (Insulin Sensitizer) ever did...go...
- Sweetjade 2nd October 2004
... to no dairy, I think? I've recently tried topical Spironolactone (2%), but it wasn't overly good. Do you think Flutamide ... is a good replacment for Spironolactone ? I was thinking just a tiny amount daily to block...
- I got Spiro today!!!yah!!! but... 1st October 2004
... your free androgens don't bind and convert to DHT ( Spironolactone , Beta Sitosterol, EGCG (Green Tea))
Prevent DHT...
- Has anybody been successful with Orthotricyclen 30th September 2004
... isn't derived from testosterone; it is derived from spironolactone so that it not only shuts down the ovaries, it binds...
- HELP My face is burning off!!!!!!!! 26th September 2004
... Accutane. If you are a female I would highly recommend spironolactone , I started about a month and a half ago for cystic...
- For those with moderate acne, what has been working for you? 23rd September 2004
... making me feel sick to my stomach?
I have heard of Spironolactone , Demulen, Doxycycline, Minocycline....
What works...
... making me feel sick to my stomach?
I have heard of Spironolactone , Demulen, Doxycycline, Minocycline....
What works...
- Food & acne (why dermatologists don't tell the truth) 23rd September 2004
... endocrinologist and from being on BC (Tri-Levlen) and Spironolactone (200mg) for several years. Those drugs only eliminated...
... I've had with them. Just because BP, RetinA, and Spironolactone didn't work (enough) for me doesn't mean I'm going...
- Acne Conglobata 10th September 2004
... often. However, have you tried anti-androgens such as Spironolactone ? Also have you tried Dapsone (heard it was once used...
- Where to buy Diane 35 online for Cheap????? 3rd September 2004
... like Diane, and it doesn't have the added clot risk. Spironolactone is also an anti-androgen. Just wanted to give you...
- derm or ob/gyn 2nd September 2004
... who should i go to ask for spironolactone ??/ my dermatol or should i find an ob/gyn or endocronologis...
- Another failure? 30th August 2004
... Maverick,
You should try Spironolactone . There are many Spiro success stories on this board...
- Just got back from the derm....Spiro & Differin! 30th August 2004
... ) I walked in there prepared with handouts about Spironolactone and he prescribed me a version called Aldactone (sp...
- Birth control pills for acne? 26th August 2004
... All in all I've done much better with topicals and spironolactone ....
... All in all I've done much better with topicals and spironolactone .
What topicals have you used and what is spironolactone...
... with it, but I still have blackheads and some bumps.
Spironolactone is a diuretic that they discovered binds to testosterone...
- Spiro safe for guys? 26th August 2004
... yes spironolactone is an anti-androgen or potassium-sparing drug.its...
- excess oil out of control 26th August 2004
... think my skin is already less oily. I've been on spironolactone (50 mg/ day) for 4 months and it hasn't done a darn...
- Is spiro safe for males? 14th August 2004
... Yeah Aldactone is the name brand and Spironolactone is the Generic, go figure.
Spiro is an Anti-Androgen...
- Will taking Spiro increase hair growth? 11th August 2004
... as a diuretic drug, it was quickly discovered that Spironolactone had the powerful property of reducing unwanted body ... Dark, thick body and facial hair is weakened by Spironolactone until eventually it becomes just the light, fine down ... Hair in the beard area is stronger than body hair, so Spironolactone is most effective if used in conjunction with Hormone ... problem, commencing treatment with the 25mg strength of Spironolactone for the first months will avoid the headaches and...
- facial hair removal and acne treatments 11th August 2004
... that supposedly works wonders for facial hair. Also spironolactone will slow down the growth of what you have and prevent...
- Best Birth Control For Helping Acne?? 8th August 2004
... have too many androgens. Your doctor could prescribe spironolactone to lower your testosterone level. As far as birth...
- accutane? 8th August 2004
... woman who suggested I try birth control pills and spironolactone . And that worked!! I can't believe that my old derm...
... woman who suggested I try birth control pills and spironolactone . And that worked!! I can't believe that my old derm...
- Dosage for Spiro....worried 6th August 2004
... overly worried about your potassium (the mechanism of spironolactone is that it works on your kidneys to keep potassium...
- Tretinoin, Doxycline, Ortho-tricyclen (when might I see results?) Should I add Spiro? 6th August 2004
... 0.025% cream) at night.
I've read a lot about Spironolactone on this site- it's the first time I've ever heard...
- Your favorite Prescription Medicine 5th August 2004
... cream, klaron lotion, desogen birth control pills, and spironolactone . I have very sensitive skin so it has taken me a...
- Just got back from the doctors..... 2nd August 2004
... perscribed:
500 mg. Amoxacillin 2X daily
Yasmin
25 mg. Spironolactone 1X daily
.025 Retin-A cream 1X every night
I'm...
- In my head? 31st July 2004
... night, Desogen birth control pills, and 100mg/day of spironolactone . Everyone is telling me my skin is looking great...
- Are there any pills you can take to clear up acne? 31st July 2004
... if you're female this should be your first choice
spironolactone - works as an anti-androgen
accutane - use once you...
- a change in my DR :( 31st July 2004
... Will your dermatologist give you spironolactone ? Its effective even for cystic acne. You could also...
... take painkillers with my period.
The generic name is spironolactone and the brand name is Aldactone. Your doctor has...
- Birth Control (Estrostep FE) for acne? 30th July 2004
... I just started Ortho Tri Cyclen, but I'm also on spironolactone . Lots of people here had a bad reaction to Ortho...
... doesn't work, before you try accutane, I'd ask for spironolactone . It has a very long history of safety and is effective...
- Stopping Spiro 29th July 2004
... short term, but during the long term (like years) Spironolactone has been found to be the most effect anti-androgen...
- Scars and Clogged Pores...Help!!! 28th July 2004
... two words for your plugged pore problem: diet, and Spironolactone ....
... on the other hand, would. Why don't you try topical Spironolactone 5%; at least your not ingesting anything....
- Ladies- Acne, Overweight and Excessive Hair Growth 27th July 2004
... the water pill I take is spironolactone and the birthcontrol I take is Apri Tablet. I think...
- They JUST KEEP COMMING!!!!!! 27th July 2004
... Accutane course is over, speak to your dermatlogist about Spironolactone . This drug seems to help those who accutane hasn't...
... Accutane course is over, speak to your dermatlogist about Spironolactone . This drug seems to help those who accutane hasn't...
- 3 months and 2 weeks on Spiro and 100% clear!! 23rd July 2004
... what's spiro?
Spironolactone (Aldactone), With problems related to excessive testosteron...
- Moisturizer NOT ALWAYS GOOD IDEA 21st July 2004
... prescribed by my derm for seborrea (sp?) I'm also using spironolactone , which thus far (2 months) hasn't helped reduce my...
- Looking back at some pictures/Reflecting on Life 19th July 2004
... Accutane Dude,
Why don't you look into Spironolactone ; read Joeh's posts. From what I can gather, Accutane...
- estrogen deficieny: anyone know anything about this? 14th July 2004
... BC (Tri-levlen) reduced their numbers by 50% and Spironolactone (200mg) reduced them by another 30%. However, they...
- Question for Sweetjade! 11th July 2004
... they never had acne before! This is probably why Spironolactone is the preferred choice at treating acne and hirsutism ... active because it's still being blocked. As such, Spironolactone actually has the ability to indirectly lower your...
... sufficient. From what you have said, it seems that Spironolactone is the best choice, even though it doesn’t specifically ... to you, as are many others. Umh, well, I have taken Spironolactone , in the recent past (20mgs daily), and it rocked....
- ?? for long term antibiotic users 10th July 2004
... swings. I don't know if perhaps Yasmin or adding spironolactone would help. I wonder if Yasmin makes you less moody...
- Accutane DOES cause hair loss... 9th July 2004
... before. Did you ever try hormonal treatment like spironolactone ?...
- How can I make my skin less oily ? 5th July 2004
... accutane. So, have hope!!!!
Right now, I am taking spironolactone for the oil and pimples. Unfortuantely, it is not...
... accutane. So, have hope!!!!
Right now, I am taking spironolactone for the oil and pimples. Unfortuantely, it is not...
- Spiro help! where do you get it from? and dosage info? 28th June 2004
... The full name is Spironolactone and that is the generic form, the name brand is Aldactone...
- Retin-a makes u oily-er and red? 25th June 2004
... clearing up just fine for the past 3 months due to taking spironolactone . I was 95 % clear, Then, I noticed I had some slight...
- Please help - my face is ruined!! 23rd June 2004
... Try spironolactone ! (read some other posts on here about it)...
- what is spiro? 18th June 2004
... "spiro" is spironolactone (also known as Aldactone) and is a hormonal treatment...
- How long does it take for pimples 15th June 2004
... and don't get a single pimple. Have you looked into spironolactone at all?? I was on this in November and December then...
