In Reply to: Acne and hair growth under the chin. posted by valerie on July 21, 1999 at 15:40:49:

: : :Hello my name is valerie and I have been taking aldactone which is the
: brand name for spironolactone. The doctor prescribed it to me cause I have
: to much testosteone. And excess body hair like chin,stomach,upper lip,legs.
: I had a little timy problem with acne, not bad but I do get cystic acne on the
: back of my legs and very bad razer bumps. Well I have been taking the medication
: for at least 6 months and I have seen a big difference the hair has gotten alot lighter
: and I rarley have a pimple on my face. The reason I have been doing research on this
: medication is because I wasn't sure if it was the right one for me. Casue I mostley
: hear that the medication if for people with heart probelms, but I am glad to find out
: that it is for hormonal problems also. If you have anymore questions please fill free to e-mail
: me. Thanks Valerie
: : I was recently diagnosed with polycystic ovaries and I started to get cystic
: : acne (the really big and painful type). I literally became a prisioner
: : in my home for a while because I was too embaressed to go outside. I am
: : 23 years old an never experienced acne as a teen. I have seen at least
: : a dozen dermatologists and the first thing they all said to me was I will
: : not be cured unless I take Accutane. I never did b/c of the side effects
: : that it may cause and I am also trying to conceive as well. Can any one
: : tell me if Spironolactone will affect pregnancy and if it will help with
: : my cystic acne and sudden hair growth under the chin. : Thanks in advance
: : for your responses...**Lili 

: :Hi, my Dr. prescribed this drug to me yesterday. I've had acne & chin hair for at least 10 years & didn't know this existed. I have noticed that most of you are taking under 100mg per day, but my Dr. is starting me on 100mg a day. Does anyone know if this should concern me? I'm worried about taking this drug as it is.....thank you, Kathy

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