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If I stop taking Spironolactone, is it possible that my hormonal acne will come back? Please help me!

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I got cystic acne after I stopped taking birth control pills and I've tried antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide 10%, salicylic acid 10% creams and cleansers, glycolic acid cleansers, retinols and nothing is helping. My dermatologist prescribed me spironolactone but I'm afraid to give it a try if the acne will come back worse when I stop taking it.

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