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I am looking for a high coverage concealer that won't break me out. Currently Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, which works satisfactorily. What do you guys use to cover the blemishes and extreme rednes...

Try saw palmetto, but give it time. Its my third month with two capsules daily and now i am seeing some progress. Recently i started vitex in combination. I think both are androgen blockers. In the pa...

Hi WishClean! I have a few questions for you about inositol, as I see you have had some impressive results. I am currently on birth control but wanted to supplement with an anti-androgen, because I am...

i think if you haven't had any luck with those antibiotics then the tetracycline probably wont work very well for you but you should ask your derm what they think. you could try bactrim (as long as y...

How likely is it that tetracycline will work if doxycycline didn't work last April (took for two months) and minocycline didn't work several years ago?   I heard it's the weakest of the tetracyc...

So, after doing research I assumed I had high androgen levels: acne since 12, small excess hair on body, hair shedding. But I did a hormone test and found I have low thyroid (normal range is 8-18 and ...

So, after doing research I assumed I had high androgen levels: acne since 12, small excess hair on body, hair shedding. But I did a hormone test and found I have low thyroid (normal range is 8-18 and ...

I agree, you should try to get an antibiotic. i know it's hard to persevere, but I am sure it will get better! don't worry I think alot of us were like that when first starting as well! I do sugges...

Ending month 3 and my acne isn't any better yet. I have given up hoping that it will and am going to get on spironolactone. Hopefully you'll have better luck with it, I know there are people who do ha...

Hi! So I started Spiro a little under 3 months ago and it has worked wonders! It definitely takes time though..I didn't see much improvement till about the 2 month mark..and even that was still little...

So, after MONTHS of trying desperately to get spiro from my derm, I finally saw a doctor and presented my case about why I think I have a hormonal problem (acne that came back after accutane, increase...

Hi there! Hope I can help you out a little bit. 3 months isn't enough time in my opinion. I've been taking a pill called desogen and it took close to six months to really see results. I would try and ...

So, I know I have hormonal acne. I have all the signs of excess androgens (acne, excessive body hair, hair shedding on head, excessive sweating). I have been on Accutane several years ago and it took ...

You look great! You and others who have reaped such good rewards from spiro are the reason why I am fighting so hard to get it prescribed. Hopefully I will and see an improvement like yours!

I am wondering if I should change to one that is anti androgen, like Yasmin or Diane 35.

Hi! I am nearing the end of pack 2 of ortho cyclen and while I know I need to give it at least three months, I'm getting a little annoyed at my progress (Got an annoying ovulation breakout) So my qu...

Hi! I have been using Differin .3 gel since June or July, and I quite like it so far. It helps pimples decrease a lot faster than they otherwise would. However, ever since I started using it, I have b...

Has anyone had IPL here and want to share their experiences? I'm seeing my derm tomorrow and might ask about either IPL (photo rejuvenation, as it's called at this clinic) or possibly Pulsed Dye Lase...

Does having a BCP with more progestin mean MORE or LESS androgen (if the pill has low androgen potency). For example, ortho tri cyclen and ortho cyclen contain norgestimate, a progestin with low andro...

Does having a BCP with more progestin mean MORE or LESS androgen (if the pill has low androgen potency). For example, ortho tri cyclen and ortho cyclen contain norgestimate, a progestin with low andro...

Do you have an obgyn? I get my spiro from her I don't, and finding one seems to be impossible! I see a doctor at my university clinic and I will try her, if not, I'll try switching birth control pil...

Thanks for your replies! I am still a little torn about what to do. I don't know if I should switch to Ortho Cyclen, since I know my body can tolerate this kind of progestin, or maybe try Yasmin or Ya...

This is my fourth month of being on OTC lo and it is helping, but only a little bit, and mainly at the end of the pack, when I am on the highest level of hormones. I am considering switching to Ortho ...

Anyone in Montreal on spiro? I am currently seeing a derm who won't give me spiro, despite a lot of evidence indicating that I have hormonal acne. I have NO clue how to procure spiro since I don't hav...

try taking spironolactone (aldactone) with the bc pill if you don't want to switch pills. I heard many success stories with this combo. usually just 25-50mg is taken when the bc pill is mixed with it ...