Would I be a good candidate for either spirolactone or Accutane? Age 62.

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I am a female, 62 years of age. Since age 11 I have had EXTREMELY oily skin on my face and neck. I have blackheads and pimples on all of my face, not just the T-zone and it is really very frustrating and uncomfortable-I have been using retin a gel for years, and it helps a little. I also use metrogel on my nose for rosacea-HELP!!!

Omer Ibrahim, MD · Answer

Up to 11% of women can have acne well past their 40s, and this is usually hormonally related. As such, spironolactone is always a good first step in attempting to control oily skin and hormonal acne. In cases where spironolactone, topical (strong) tretinoins, topical antibacterials/anti-inflammatories, and oral antibiotics fail, isotretinoin (formerly accutane) can be an option, even in your 60s.

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