acnehater

My acne is mostly restricted to my cheeks (deep, red, inflamed pimples) and forehead (clogged pores and open comedones) with the occasional pimple on my chin. I haven't really experienced jawline acne...

Has anyone developed hives (I now have them on my arms and legs, but none on face) while on this medication? I was doing fine for the first 3+ weeks--went from 50mg to 100 to 150...and then I started...

Hi, I just started spiro 2 weeks ago--50mg/day for the first week, 100mg for the second and now I'm supposed to up it to 150 starting today. After reading this forum, I'm a little worried I've been t...

girlygal - I am so sorry you are going through this. I am really pulling for you! You will come out of this at the other end. Any time you need to talk, we are here for you!   QUESTION FOR ALL...

Do you have acne? it sounds like your skin is clear I think I get that cryosurgery stuff is it a spray in a silver can I think nitrogen or something do u think it works because I am hoping that is not...

aliciany I cannot believe reading this post I am like u I thought i was the only one. I finally went to a pyschiatrist and he said I have acne dysmorphia I am so depressed over this I do not want to g...

By the way;i wondered if i could ask you guys what you weigh?Sorry it's a very personal question but i just wondered if i've been taking too much spiro for my body weight I only weigh about 110lbs yo...

Hey aliciany,   That's great that it is working for you! How severe was your acne and what type did you have (cystic, etc.?)   Thanks!

Hi Greeneyedlady,   I am 31 and have been on 100mg of Spiro per day for about 8 weeks and Yasmin for about 6 months (which is equivalent to approximately 25mg of Spiro). It took about 3 weeks be...

Yeah, I've heard there is a big difference betweeen the gel and cream versions of Differin. My question is, will the greasiness alone of the cream version cause me to break out? It doesn't seem like t...

JamieLynn...are you using Differin Cream or Differin Gel?   Big difference between the two, IMHO. The cream can tend to make your face greasy, while the gel tends to work a bit better. I have u...

Kelly,   I think, like some of the others have mentioned, that you may be allergic to the Spiro. The severe worsening of your acne coupled with the side effects you are mentioning doesn't sound ...

Have you tried Nizoral shampoo? Rx only...

Hi,   I haven't had any "active" acne for a couple of weeks, but I do have some red marks to contend with... I finally tried this regimen for the first time today and so far, so good! I was ...

My skin sounds like yours! Overall, I have been blessed...sure, I have always gotten the occasional "garden variety" pimple and some comedones, but for the most part, have always been clear as a bell...