Should Spironolactone for Acne Be Stopped Before Pregnancy? If So, How Long Does It Need to Be Discontinued Before Conceiving?

As with most acne medications, patience is key.  I typically see results from spironolactone in two months, but it can take longer to get the full effect.  

Spironolactone is only for women.  It makes skin less receptive to androgens, and it will feminize a man.  This is why pregnant woman should not take spironolactone (it will feminize a male fetus).

Thank you for opening up and sharing your journey. I can hear how much strength and persistence it has taken to reach this point with your skin. Managing acne through multiple rounds of Roaccutane, pregnancy-related changes, and ongoing treatments is not easy, and the progress you’ve made is t...

Spironolactone is often used in dermatology for its anti-androgen effects, particularly in the treatment of acne and other hormonal skin conditions. It’s not uncommon for menstruation to be affected while taking this medication, as it can influence hormone levels. The absence of your period (...

From the picture it looks like you have a few Milia's on your face, Milia's are small white/yellow cysts that occur when dead skin cells or keratin protein become trapped under the skin. They are very common, the way to get rid of them are either going to an esthetician or Dermatologist and...

Spironolactone is a medication that is primarily used to treat conditions like high blood pressure and heart failure. On the other hand, antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. There are no known direct interactions between spironolactone and most antibiotics, meaning they can often...