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Spiro After Doryx

How did your weaning off Doryx go? I am on Spiro 50mg just over 7 weeks and Doxy about 3 weeks. I will wean off in about 2 months and curious to hear how it works for you. Are you clear already bas...

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11 years ago
Spiro After Doryx

Hi, This is my second time on Spiro. The first time, it worked great but I had to get off of it because I no longer had insurance and I wanted to try holistic methods. None of the holistic methods I ...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Diet Never Cured My Acne

Diet is not the reason for everyone's acne. I tried for almost three years to cure my acne with diet and herbs. I went on green juice cleanses, water cleanses under the supervision of a doctor, no dai...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
Coffee Alternarives?

So, I just tried the cold brewed coffee method using the french press I've had for years without ever once using it. I wouldn't say it tasted vastly superior. But it certainly is convenient. So the c...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
Did You Cure Your Acne Naturally? Post Here.

I'm 95% clear now, and I'm at that magical time of the month in my cycle. Usually, this is the time I break out the most! This is the diet I follow. It's not necessarily all great for acne, nor will...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
Coffee Alternarives?

I've given up coffee so many times in my pursuit to clear skin. However, for me, I find that drinking a cold-pressed coffee works wonders. Cold-pressed coffee isn't something available at Dunkin Donut...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
WHY CAN'T THEY INVENT A CURE FOR ACNE!?!?!

There is a cure. Finding your personal dietary triggers. Takes more work than just popping a pill, but changes your face and your health dramatically.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

14 years ago
The "Post What You Ate Today" Thread!

5AM:16oz organic. fresh pressed celery juice. 1 Granny Smith Apple.   11 AM:Arugula Sprout Salad with cashew-nut 'cheese', 4 bananas   3PM: Celery and cucumber   5PM: Shredded zucchini...

In forum Diet & holistic health

14 years ago
Omega 3, 6, and 9 Fatty Acids

I have been taking ground flax seeds for about a month now in my yogurt every morning. I really believe this was a great contributing factor in my improved skin tone, reduced acne and reduced redness....

In forum Diet & holistic health

14 years ago
Apple Cider Vinegar

yes, I can't wear mine all day. My boyfriend won't kiss me because he said my face smells so bad and makes him want to throw up! hahahaha, so it must be washed off in my case, or worn at night

In forum Scar treatments

14 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

Just bought a blender and tried one today... delicious!! Some spinach, strawberries, blueberries and oranges. Simple and satisfying.     ABG Fairy, you seem like a beyond awesome lady! I re...

In forum Diet & holistic health

15 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I feel so ugly.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

15 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

6 months on 100mg of spiro and I am 100% clear right now. Skin becomes a little unruly around my period, but compared to how it was before? It's a miracle! I had moderate severe acne before taking spi...

In forum Hormonal acne

15 years ago
you know its bad when..

When you ride a bus two hours and pay 300$ out of pocket at age 14 to go to the dermatologist and get acne medications because you're too embarrassed to tell your parents.   when you have no pict...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

15 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

Uhh, so... My period just came and I didn't see it coming... My skin is always terrible the week before and my skin is FLAWLESS.. I am so amazed right now. Just a little under two months ago my skin w...

In forum Hormonal acne

15 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

It's a heart murmur, probably not serious at all. Since spiro, my heartbeat has been very quick and whenever I exercise a lot it feels like it's going to pop out!! I know it's the spiro causing these ...

In forum Hormonal acne

15 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

Ugh, haha. I can stay on spiro but I have to dramatically reduce my dosage from 200mg to 75mg. I was doing so well but I hope this new dosage will also provide good results.

In forum Hormonal acne

15 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

I had a physical today and my doctor said I have a heart murmur. She wants me to stop spiro!!! nooooooo

In forum Hormonal acne

15 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

I recently broke out on my chin and cheeks a bit. Two cysts on my chin, one on each of my cheeks. Arrrg. I was very upset until my monthly visitor came today, off schedule. I need to go on birth contr...

In forum Hormonal acne

15 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

I know! I can't believe my skin has cleared so quickly. Currently I have one small pimple on my chin while I usually have four or five cysts regularly. But doing so well, something has got to go wrong...

In forum Hormonal acne

15 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

Wow, I've been on 200mg of spiro for a month and a week now. My skin has improved drastically! I had NUMEROUS cysts before, and during the last week, my skin has been better than it has been in over a...

In forum Hormonal acne

15 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

It's doing pretty well today!!! I'm happy

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

15 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

Hey guys! I was just prescribed 200mg of spiro for my acne. Yes, 200mg right off the bat. Yesterday was my first day, and it made me excessively thirsty and I had a terrible headache. Plus, I felt sle...

In forum Hormonal acne

15 years ago