Hi everyone! Need some acne buddies to chat to!!!!
So i have been taking spiro for well over a year now, it seemed to be working but in the last few months I have been breaking out loads. I am taking 50mg, do you think i need to up this???
I have also started using epiduo at night.
I am so desperate i have even started cutting dairy out cos i have read of quite a few people who have done that and it has helped. it's rubbish though, i am already craving a pizza!!!
Just could do with some support and advice.
I have been on roaccutane 3 times already and the acne always came back so i wont take it again and i can't take any contraceptive pills like dianette as my sister got a blood clot from taking them.
replies will be very much appreciated 
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I also tried to benzoyl peroxide routine for several months and it does nothing for me.
Have you tried a topical retinoid like Retin-A or tretinoin yet? It's the only thing that's ever really helped my persistent hormonal acne (though not 100% since I am starting roaccutane soon myself...) Sounds like you might want to ask your dr. about upping the Spiro. You could also try herbal hormone modifiers like Vitex/chaste tree berry, evening primrose oil, cod liver oil and saw palmetto, though herbal supplements never did much for me they have made a huge difference for others. Cutting out dairy and reducing sugar and refined carbs like white bread and pasta has worked wonders for some as well, though I think the gluten-free diet thing is just a fad.