Re: medications and acne?

[Anonymous]

I am pretty prone to acne as well. I think I have had a worsening as well and I’m waiting it out right now. It gets worse a week before my period so I’m waiting for that to pass. I already use prescription retin A and birth control. I may consider going back on spironolactone (diuretic which slightly reduces androgens) if I continue to have issues. It you are currently taking stimulant medications, you could try another kind of medication. or see a dermatologist. I definitely understand the struggle. My issue is certainly not as bad as it was in my late teens/early 20s, but still a problem. Maybe I am used to it or just older and more mature, but it doesn’t really affect the quality of my life the way it used to.. but perhaps because it isn’t as bad.

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