Spironolactone using please reply

karm0099 · 02-12-2008, 11:58 AM

Hello - I am going to ask my Dr. for spiro tomorrow. I've read several reference books and researched online and am convinced my acne is from androgens, possibly I'm very sensitive to testosterone and need to block it and the resulting DHT. Spiro inhibits the activity of the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, thereby reducing the production of androgens in the ovaries and adrenal glands. I went off bc pills 4 months ago, and was hoping I would get through with minimal breakouts, but unlucky me - my face is a mess.

Could those out there that take spiro for acne give me any advice on talking to my Dr., and how much to ask for at a minimum. I talked to him before and he did hear of spiro for acne, but said he would need to check it out. I've done the research and want to try it, I'm worried he is going to shoot me down. Please let me know of successes and/or failures using spiro, how long it will take, how much I should take, etc . . . and if anyone has experienced hair loss due to the hormone problem causing by androgen sensitivity, and if the spiro can help that as well.

Right now I am taking saw palmetto (just started yesterday) and mega b-complex to try and reduce the oil, it's unfortunately affecting my hair. So not only is it falling out, it's dryer than usual. Any info helpful.

Thanks!

Nici11 · 02-14-2008, 09:38 PM

I've been on Sprio for almost exactly two months now. I like to think that my skin is finally starting to clear up, but I can't really be sure. I still have constant acne on my forehead, near my mouth and sometimes on my cheeks. I'm on 75 mg per day. I'm not sure if this is even enough, as I've read other boards on here with women taking more than that. However, my birth control and the water I wash my face with could be effecting my skin as well. I've read a lot of good things on here about Sprio (try doing a search) which is why i started taking it in the first place. Good luck!