Can I prevent Accutane purge by getting it first more controlled with Spironalactone and the Pill?
August 7, 2021
Asked By:Joanaasdfgh in Independence, Kansas, Estados Unidos
Ive had cystic acne for 15 years. I have PCOS,not sure its the cause.My parents never cared to take me to dermatologist and now Im left with terrible scarring and still getting inflammed pimples and cysts. Im on Arankele and its not working.Im Avoiding accutane for now because I know that the purging will anyhilate the rest of my skin and leave me coverd in more scars... If I use Spiro and a pill like Diane,and Differin, and acne gets more controled, can I use Iso preventatively with no purge?
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From your description, altho it is tough to say without a pic, it sounds like you have hormonal acne..the kind where it gets cystic, pustules don't ever want to rupture compoletely and disappear. It seems oily but it is actually a dry condition like other acnes but it will fight you and become...
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Thanks for your question. I can completely understand your hesitation in stopping the doxycycline, but I agree with your dermatologist - you don't want to be on antibiotics for too long, and it probably is not really working anymore at this point. I would encourage you to talk to...