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You just have to tell the Derm that you have tried everything. Antibiotics just kill the bacteria. They are not the answer. The problem is the oil and accutane will solve that problem. Just ask for a ...

You won't have any side effects on that low of a dose. I take 20mg every other day and barely get dry lips. I work for a dermatologist and we always put people on 20mg a day at most. Never more than ...

Wanted to update... I switched to Amneal manufacturer of Spiro backin October and almost immediatly my skin cleared up. I even dropped down to only 50mg a day and my skin is still clear. Not as clear...

Check the Manufacturer of your Generic. I was on Qualitest brand generic from CVS for Many Months with zero improvement. Actually was getting worse. I created a thread explaining the whole story. See ...

50mg is a low dose. You may need to increase to 100mg. That's a more typical dose for most. Some can stay clear on 25 or 50 but it's rare. ALSO..... what worked for me is I changed the Generic Manuf...

Have you ever considered Spironolactone? I too took Yaz for many years and had clear skin. Same side effects... moody/weight gain. And when I stopped my acne came back with a vengence. Only thing th...

Make sure you wear sunscreen to prevent them from getting darker. There are also lightening products you can use to help fade them faster. I'm not sure what your skin color is.... but maybe this will ...

BCP gives you synthetic progesterone. So yes.... your body doesn't have to produce it on it's own. The longer you stay on synthetic progesterone the less and less your body will make. I was on BCP for...

how well do they work and how effective are they? share ur stories   Look into the V-beam Laser by Candela. It is excellent for redness & rosacea. 🙂 I am a Medical Assistant & Esthetici...

I did start all of these at seperate times to know if I was experiancing any side effects from which one. A little over a year ago I had a Dr put me on DIM & Prog at the same time. And I had alr...

Thank U iheartpaul.... I am already Estrogen Dominant. So maybe it's making it worse. I have seen that site you referred to. I'll check it out again though. I read it before I started. I got my prog...

Well, progesterone still working for secondary symptoms... I do notice that I only get the sleepy effect that tells me it's working if I apply on my inner arms and inner thighs. My Progestelle booklet...

I know this is an older thread but I wanted to bump this topic. I didn't see this tread til right now and I created a similar topic a cpl wks ago due to problems I was having with Qualitest Generic Sp...

So I wanted to update this topic just in case there is anyone out there with the same problem I am having. I did an experiment and I was RIGHT! All Generics are NOT created equal!!! Re-cap. I took...

YES.... cell phones are COVERED in Bacteria. There are antibacterial Wipes or Spray you can buy that are specifically made for electronics.

I'm just curious what kind of generic spiro everyone is taking. Can you guys check for me please???? If you just look at your bottle it should say what the manufacturer is. Example... mine says Spir...

I get it from a beauty supply called Planet Beauty. (I live in Orange County CA) They also sell it at Med-Spa's, Plastic Surgeons Offices ect. Just google Jane Iredale Locations and put in your zip co...

I think it's ok as long as it's really alcohol free and not drying. I think toner is a MUST becuase it get off any residue left behind that cleanser didn't get. Espicially if your a girl and wear ma...

I was taking 100 mg/day for the first year but I was getting headaches frequently, had very low energy, some depression, etc. I decreased to 50mg after that, and I've been on that dose for the last tw...

I just wanted to chime in on the price of facials & peels. I'm a medical esthetician and a facial in a reputable spa or med spa should be around $100-$120. And Starting at $150 for a decent peel A...

Jane Iredale Mineral Make-up. It's the cleanest mineral make-up. Will not break you out and covers amazing. It was created for burn patients or sumthing like that. This is a quote off their site.......

I've been doing so much research on this treatment and want to do it soooo bad! But I hear so many different opinions. I read ALOT of great things about it online. But then my dermatologist says my ac...

Oh yea I'm using the moisturizing cleanser. I cleansed Two times and still when I did my toner there was foundation all over the cotton. I'll try the foaming one. And Green Gables.... I'm an oil-pho...

I'm trying to use my Atralin several times a week and really loving the way my skin is looking but it's very sensitized and peels. My normal products are Vivite which is a medical grade line that co...

Hi @Ms18. I had to comment on your thread because my heart goes out to you. I am a medical assistant and esthetician. I am 36 female and have had cystic acne since I was 12. Although not as severe as ...