Emily54

I took two rounds of accutane and tons of antibiotics, birth control, and OTC stuff for face, back and chest acne. Now I am 35 and was csuffering from bad cystic acne on my bad and moderate acne on m...

I've been on 50 to 75 mg of spiro since May. No feminizing effects.

I am taking spiro mostly for back acne that is cystic. I also have acne on my face, but not like the cysts on my back. I took 50mg for 3 months, and upped it to 75mg for the last 5 months. I have no...

So I am five months into taking spiro for body acne, face acne and facial hair. I started with 50mg and upped to 75mg a day three months in. I thought I'd post for others taking it or thinking about ...

Keratosis Pilaris maybe. not sure though.

I have had moderate scalp acne on and off. I need to use products without sls or parabens or I get scalp breakouts. I highly recommend the live clean brand apple cider shampoo. Not medicated but I hav...

I have been on Spiro 50mg for just over two months for face and body. Some progress on my face, not so much on my back. I used to get cysts on my face but less so in the past few years (I am 34) but...

My acne came back about 2 years after my first course. Did a second course and was clear for another two years, and then it came back again after I went off birth control. It creeped up over a few mo...

Ditto re meeting someone familiar with it! I did a ton of research on it when I was being tested and I find endocrinology and hormonal pathways really fascinating. And hopefully our posts help others...

No, pretty sure I don't have it. My 17OHP blood levels were elevated (my serum ACTH were normal, as were testosterone levels), so my GP referred me to an endo who did the ACTH stimulation test, which ...

No, pretty sure I don't have it. My 17OHP blood levels were elevated (my serum ACTH levels were normal, as were testosterone levels), so my GP referred me to an endo who did the ACTH stimulation test,...

ave you ever tried spiro, someone on this forum mentioned that spiro is also used to treat acne for people with CAH? Could you explain what your dose of pulses means, I’ve never heard of that? Did you...

I was tested for this (via a ACTH stimulation test) because I had high 17-OHP on a routine hormonal blood panel. My ACTH came back normal, so I didn't have it. But it did open my eyes to the possibil...

I'm sure others who are more educated at this will chime in, but I wanted to say I have the same cycle of breakouts - calms down once I get my period, flares up at ovulation. I also tried to piece th...

I had similar issues with my wedding. I was clear after accutane, and bought a dress with a low back. Then I broke out after going off birth control a few months before my wedding. By the time my we...

I am on the hunt for a breathable powder makeup (loose or pressed) with some coverage to wear over moisturizer. I have tried a samples of BB creams, CC creams, and power foundations and they feel hea...

That's very interesting. When I was in school, I had a friend who was tested for CAH because her 17OHP was high also. However, they ruled it out via an ultrasound. Apparently the adrenals would look a...

I feel you - I have had acne for more than 20 years and it sucks. Diet changes can make a big impact. Dairy and sugar are huge culprits for some people. Some makeup will make acne worse, so you sho...

  May I ask what factors ruled out CAH for you? Interesting! I was tested for Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). I didn't have it, but the endo recommended spiro anyways. Endocrinilogy is re...

1. Very few courses of antibiotics as a child. Maybe once for strep. 2. Lots of amalgam fillings. I have replaced most over time with white ones. 3. Had a cat and a pet mouse when I was a kid. Both my...

Interesting! I was tested for Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). I didn't have it, but the endo recommended spiro anyways. Endocrinilogy is really fascinating.

Interestingly, my pill is not pictured. I'm guessing because I live in Canada? GreenGables, I'm still on spiro but I'm still getting acne DURING my period and my period is still irregular (two/month s...

Thanks hearts, it is good to hear someone else's experience mirrors mine. This gives me hope!

50mg could be plenty, but you have to give it time (hard I know). I took 25mg and it cleared my acne up everywhere (face and body) after 6 months. I am going to try to be patient! don't get back ...

Hi all: I know this has been asked before, but I am looking for some advice on Spiro and body acne. I've been on Spiro 50mg for about 6 weeks. Had an IB with cysts on my face, but now that they ha...