On 6/1/2016 at 11:10 AM, Rx.queen said:

This is my second post after not receiving much help. I'm hoping to find someone else who is experiencing what's been happening with my treatment.

Ive been on a benzoyl peroxide 10% clindamycin topical cream for almost 10 years. It's always made my acne improve, but never completely go away.

I've also been on minocycline for 10 years, although less consistent as I saw the most improvement from the topical cream alone.

Now at age 25, my skin is breaking out pretty badly again. I upped my dose of minocycline to 100mg but haven't seen a change a month and a half later. Now my doctor prescribed me spiro as I know many adult acne sufferers are dealing with hormonal break outs. I haven't been on spironolactone long enough to speak for its effectiveness, but has anyone else been on acne treatment for this long only to have their skin go to crap again? Is there a solution?

thanks !

Clindamycin and Mino are both antibiotics. They are bound to stop working at some point, I am surprised you made it as long as 10 years. Our bodies are geniuses and they bacteria become resistant. Spiro is a different course of action and should help balance hormones. I have done Clindamycin before and antibiotics, but never for more than a few months. I would highly suggest sticking with the Spiro, weaning off Antibiotics for good once the intital few months is over and work on healing your gut. Antibiotics destroy your good bacteria which can also cause acne flareups. Probiotics, eliminate sugar and grains as much as possible are some steps if you find yourself ready to heal.