I have been going through this acne hell since I was 13
This sounds totally normal to me
Most people need to take it for at least six months before they Jun 28, 2023 · Who It's For "When using it to treat acne, spironolactone is only used in women and tends to work best for women with hormonal acne, menstrual flares, adult-onset acne, or conditions with hormone If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to
That being said, spironolactone might not work for everyone
It prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too
Your healthcare provider might ask you to take a lower dose or stop
it might not work for you If you've been taking the pill past the three-month mark and your hormonal acne situation isn't any better, it might be time to try a new dose
Find out how spironolactone treats oedema (build-up of fluid), high blood pressure and hormone conditions, and how to take it
If your acne is hormonal then it’ll work - just will take time to see the difference
I started using spironolactone about three months ago for my moderate acne after trying nearly every antibiotic (doxycyline + clindamycin <- worked for about 6-9 months before it stopped working ) and topical cream (benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid,etc
Spironolactone is usually only prescribed when other treatments, such as minoxidil, don’t work
It’s not typically used for heart failure on its own
It is also an anti-androgen, which means it stops male hormones, such as testosterone, from working
Spironolactone is also used to lessen the need for hospitalization for heart failure
I’ve been on 100mg of Spiro since Aug 2022, had amazing results for a year but since September this year, my hormonal acne on my chin has come back
Other than dry lips and two periods/breakthrough bleeding in the last 3 weeks, I've had no changes
9 percent
After a few months of awful purging my skin cleared up a lot, and in the past six months or so I was totally acne free and my skin had never looked better
After about 7 months I noticed a big difference
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Incidence not known
If you're taking it twice a day, make sure you take the second dose no later than 4pm
It was a beautiful few months having clear skin, but my jawline cystic acne is returning despite no changes to my routine
If you do stop taking it, it's possible that your hormonal acne will come back
It helps the heart in ways that are different from lowering blood pressure
It is often used with other medications for heart failure to reduce the risk of complications and the need for hospitalization, and can It may be used when other treatments have not been effective
Only thing is when I did my blood test my androgen levels were normal, but the derm still prescribed it Something is not working