It's been a little over a year since my last posting and my skin has been doing quite well. Over the course of the past year I've gotten my hormones checked and realized that I was deficient in some areas - this allowed my doctor to prescribe me the best birth control for what I need (more or less progesterone vs. estrogen) So ladies, if your dealing with moderate to severe cystic acne, I highly suggest getting your hormones checked. Secondly, I started Spironolactone and boy has it been a life saver - with my hormone issues as is, this was icing on the cake to many of my cystic acne problems. Currently been on it for 1-1/2 years at 150mg p/day. Not one cystic pimple since. Zero. Sure --- I still get some zits time to time, "from that time of the month" but things are manageable. Recently I discovered Eminence Organic Skin Care and I highly recommend woman, and men too, to give this skin care line a try.... it's pricey I know, but I have not had to use BP in 3+ months after using this brand. My skin feels lush, moisturized, and natural. I like the Calming Chamomile Skin Cleanser & Moisturizer and the Stone Crop toner. They have amazing sunscreens as well. Whenever i get a zit I just use polysporin or neosporin, or a comodone extractor for the pesky pimples. I also eat Gluten Free and Dairy Free, plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, small intakes of meat products, and lots of water.

Just thought I'd share with you all some things worked for me.