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Dry Cystic Acne and Dan's Regimen?

On 2017-10-05 at 4:38 AM, WestCoast82 said: My first advise is to take a step back and realize your acne should never take priority over your acne. I know dealing with skin problems seems like ...

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8 years ago
Dry Cystic Acne and Dan's Regimen?

When I was 12 years old, I started to develop mild acne. Mostly small bumps on the forehead and etc.  One day, at the age of 17, my skin developed a huge blood-filled cyst. After that, my ...

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8 years ago
My Spironolactone 'journey'

 

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10 years ago
What Else Is Left To Do...

I tried Accutane. I tried hormonal drugs (can't take them because side-effects so whether it works or not doesn't matter.) I tried a complete change in diet. I've tried face washing techniques.  ...

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10 years ago
My Spironolactone 'journey'

Day nine: Four days off Spiro. The difference it made to my skin in a week... definitely worse haha. I'm stopping so this will probably be the last post. Side effects: worse acne, severe sexual ...

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10 years ago
My Spironolactone 'journey'

  Day eight: two days off the drug and my senses are almost completely gone. This drug did something to me and ruined my life. My acne is also way worse now and I can't keep taking it as appare...

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10 years ago
Spiro Ruined My Face

I took Spironolactone for a week and now I've completely lost any 'sensation' in my lower region and nipples. Sorry if that's blunt but is this what you have too? I went off three days ago and I still...

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10 years ago
My Spironolactone 'journey'

Day eight: two days off the drug and my senses are almost completely gone. This drug did something to me and ruined my life. My acne is also way worse now and I can't keep taking it as apparently it m...

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10 years ago
My Spironolactone 'journey'

On 9/23/2015 at 12:12 PM, leelowe1 said: Sorry to hear that. Remember that it takes your body a while to adjust to hormonal changes and it takes a good few months for spiro to kick in. Defini...

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10 years ago
My Spironolactone 'journey'

Day seven: I fucking hate this drug. I've been spending all morning trying to cry (I can't seem to do that too) because there's literally no feeling in my lady part. Like NONE. I'm on a low dose and i...

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10 years ago
My Spironolactone 'journey'

Still day five: really unhappy with the texture of my skin. Since I'm self-diagnosing I'm extremely worried it will make it worse than better.

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10 years ago
My Spironolactone 'journey'

Hey! I started 50 mg 7 days ago so not too far ahead of you. Definitely breaking out more and I have 1 huge cyst which hurts! Ouch. Whats your dosage? I'm only on 50mg! How about you? I hope th...

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10 years ago
My Spironolactone 'journey'

About a year ago I was put on Accutane because I started getting cystic and nodular acne. That was... shit. But it helped for a few months before my acne came back. It first came back as whiteheads an...

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10 years ago
Spiro Ruined My Face

  Silly one, you don't need a plastic surgeon. Once you start drinking water your face will go back to normal. The bags under your eyes, thinning and dropping are all related back to not enough...

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10 years ago
Spiro Ruined My Face

Silly one, you don't need a plastic surgeon. Once you start drinking water your face will go back to normal. The bags under your eyes, thinning and dropping are all related back to not enough water in...

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10 years ago
25Lb Weight Gain In 8 Months On Aldactone / Spironolactone

Oh my! You are on a really high amount. Most people I've heard on the drug were on 50-150 tops. I heard a few say they lost weight too so that's interesting because I don't want to lose weight. Was yo...

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10 years ago
Spironolactone ?

Okay, anyone who has done sufficient research on Spiro or has taken it: I need your help!   I was on Accutane because I had a few small cysts/nodules and Accutane then gave me severe cysts! It w...

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10 years ago
They Don't Get It

I didn't read the whole thing because I got to go pack, oops ! But holy, I feel you.   I'm never allowed to complain or be sad about it and everyone brushes it off as a no-big-deal thing or a "y...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
I Am Having A Breakdown Because Of Acne ! I Am Lost And I Need Help (Pictures Attached)

I don't know if this will make you feel better but I'm jealous of your skin. It's so much we nicer than mine. I think we see ourselves worse than what we think, but from an outsiders opinion (a really...

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10 years ago
Seriously Depressed About My Acne

I have a few suggestions:   - Accutane - Hormone Tests - 'Diet'   For diet, I would take it with a grain of salt because I think most of the time it doesn't have to do with it. There's a...

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10 years ago
Help With My Acne?

Do you have a skincare regimen you follow daily? What types of cleansers are you washing with? It sounds like stress/hormonal issues and the depression issues will make it worse. Try to relax by doing...

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10 years ago
Need Some Insight Into People's Behaviors...

I've met tons of 'ugly' and creepy guys before and I've never done any of those unless my tits accidentally popped out. I think you may be overanalysing due to insecurities. Otherwise it's because you...

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10 years ago
Panicking Because I'll Be Seen Without Make-Up

You mentioned you don't know when it is - I think you would have time to put some foundation on. And try doing your eyebrows every night this week before bed as eyebrows are the windows to our soul. ...

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10 years ago
What Conditions Would You Never Trade Moderate To Severe Acne And Scarring For?

Anything terminal or that makes me handicapped (affects my ability greatly.)   And nothing that would harm my mum.

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10 years ago
F Normal People....rant.

The worse...   Clear skin friend: (pointing at tiny pimple) "I have such bad skin!"   Me: "I didn't want to live anyway."

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10 years ago