Antiandrogen
Acne.org’s Real World Take
“Spiro” has been shown to work in a real and noticeable way most of the time. However, messing with hormones is messing with hormones and it’s best to proceed with caution.
Antiandrogen
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
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May 14, 2008
I am 39 and have been living with the fight of acne for 25 years. I have tried everything under the sun but nothing works. I switch doctors to try Accutane but he suggested Spironolactone because my hormones were somewhat elevated. I have been on Spironolactone for almost 2 months. I haven't seen much improvment as far as oil and was farirly clear for a few weeks. A few weeks ago I started breaking out really bad with cystic acne all over my chin and forehead. My doctor put me back on my antibiotic for a couple months until Spironolactone kicked in. I still haven't noticed much of a change in oil or the acne. Is this nromal or is this not going to work for me??????
January 4, 2008
anyone on a combo of spirono (50mg twice daily), rozac wash and Metrogel? Started 3 weeks ago with a little improvement, but now am having trouble. I also take Yasmin for PCOS.
December 5, 2007
Cons:
none
Im actually interested on everyone one else skin regimine. I, use Arnuad cleanser.Duac(ben perx) Evening I use Tazorac cream. Im 27 yr female and this is the year where it has really gooten worse. Depressed, angry.If anyone has advice...pleassse let me know. realtorbedoy@[link removed]
October 27, 2007
Pros:
cheap not too expensive..
Cons:
going through a major breakout with the pills. I went in with 6 pimples now my whole face is red now... I look so horrible. afraid to face people
if this product is suppose to work.. i am still waiting. I have been using it for 2 weeks now.
August 7, 2007
Pros:
Less oily skin, NO more breakouts on my back or chest!
Cons:
No help for my cystic acne! Frequent urination and dizziness.
I am 22 years old and have been dealing with terrible skin since I was 12 years old. Two years I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and type two diabetes, so I soon realized that I have a hormone imbalance and that is the main cause for my uncontrolable cystic acne. I have tried ablative lasers procedures, all kinds of antibiotics, healthy diet, regular exercise, all kinds of different regimens, different types of birth control pills, and last but not least 100mg of spirolactone for 4 1/2 months and nothing has work. If any body has any advice, PLEASE HELP! I AM DESPERATE!
July 25, 2007
Pros:
it pretty cheap and have heard good reports about it
Cons:
only taking it one week so far - but not working at all yet... have probably got more spots..
Does anybody know how long it takes to start working - I am on 50mg/day, have been taking it for a week today... I have noticed some difference in that my spots/acne do not have quite the same amount of fluid/gunk inside.. but i am still gettting lodas and it actually taking longer to go away.. i am worried about scarring as I get them along my jawline and occasionally on my cheek bone, lumps that dont surface to the skin..
May 28, 2007
Pros:
Oil reduction
Cons:
Really really really bad breakouts in the first month or so.
When I started out taking Spiro I had one zit on my chin. Just one. During the course of taking it (it's been a little over 3 weeks) I have gotten *dozens* of zits. Now I have red scars all over my chin and forehead area. Seriously. I hardly ever leave the house and never ever look at myself in the mirror because I'm too afraid I'll start crying. When does this stuff start working? I am sick of looking awful. I'm just about at my wits end with this drug.
Pros:
I really have not seen results. I been on it for 2 wks .