The 'ONLY' thing that has worked for me.....

[mommaoftwinsplus1]

Was Spironolactone! I tried all the anti-biotics, bcp, lotions, potions, creams, masks, strips, food elimination, etc...! However, I did not try Accutane! I did some research on Spiro a couple of years ago, and asked my doctor to prescribe it to me. Well I have been 98% clear since. (Be patient, it did take about 2 weeks to see a difference!) I still get an occassional blemish from time to time, but nothing like before (cystic acne)! I now have a very simple skincare routine....Dove soap to wash my face...am and pm, and an oil free moisturizer! That's it! I can even leave the house without makeup now! I have had no side effects from this medication! Please consider looking into it!

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[kesae]

I can't get spiro, but I'm taking saw palmetto it's working really good at reducing my oilyskin. I saw results the second day I started using it.

[mommaoftwinsplus1]

Kesae~Even though I have had success with spiro, I still have oily skin. You mentioned that saw palmetto has helped with your oily skin. How many mg's do you take daily and have you had any side effects? Out of curiousity, why can't you get spiro?

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[MnGal25]

How many mg of Spiro are you taking? The Doc only prescribed me 25 mg, plus I am taking Yasmin.

[mommaoftwinsplus1]

I am on 100mg a day and no birth control! I started on 50mg and saw some improvement, but I wanted to up the mg's. My doctor was happy to write the new prescription for me! By the way it is a very cheap medication, even if you don't have insurance!

Mommaoftwinsplus1~~~