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Spironolactone Solved My Adult Acne Problem - Dallas, TX
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I had literally given up and decided that I would...
WORTH IT$10
I had literally given up and decided that I would go ahead and do Accutane (although I didn't want to) because no doctor or products (I tried them ALL) had helped the adult acne I was experiencing for more than 10 years. The worst part was that I had it on my chest, back and shoulders as well. I spent so many Texas summers wishing I could wear a bathing suit, sundress or tank top without embarrassment. I went to Dr. Malouf ready to take the plunge to Accutane, but when he looked at my problem and asked me a few questions, he suggested another option first. A different medication nobody had ever offered me before. Who would have thought that with zero side effects and a $10 prescription I could have a total solution? Within 2 weeks I saw a difference, and within 6 weeks I was going out without makeup. It has completely changed the way I dress, enjoy the outdoors, and experience summer. I couldn't be happier!!! Dr. Malouf is a great doctor and a kind man as well. Thanks for giving me my skin back!
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UPDATED FROM AuntieCiCi
1 year post
More Before Photos
My skin is so perfect and acne-free now. I'll try to take pics of similar detail as afters, but suffice to say that for a year now, the only time I've had any acne is when I do dumb things like leaving makeup on overnight or forgetting to refill my prescription. So very happy :)
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May 27, 2015
Thank you for sharing your personal experiece with Accutane - so glad to hear that it worked for you. I look forward to your photo update.
December 18, 2016
I am glad you have found a solution! I too am on 150 mg of Spironolactone, plus some topicals and a 100% dairy free diet and my skin is finally clear and now I'm dealing with the scars. Do you have any scarring from the 10 years of acne?
UPDATED FROM AuntieCiCi
1 year post
It's real! Sorry I'm not the best real-selfer
Wow! I just saw that some people are saying my review isn't real because I didn't post a response for months. The truth is... I forgot. I'm sorry. But please don't take it out on Dr. Malouf. I just only recently thought about it because I went back to see him when my prescription ran out. I'll post an after photo to ratify the nay-sayers.
The medication Dr. Malouf prescribed is Spironolactone. I take 50mg a day. 20 months later and I'm still almost completely acne free!! I do sometimes get a small "normal" pimple around my period, but rarely and none of the deep, painful cystic ones seen in my before photos. Now I go out without makeup regularly and best of all I can wear whatever I want because I'm not trying to cover up huge unsightly pimples all over my shoulders, chest and back. Couldn't be happier!!
The medication Dr. Malouf prescribed is Spironolactone. I take 50mg a day. 20 months later and I'm still almost completely acne free!! I do sometimes get a small "normal" pimple around my period, but rarely and none of the deep, painful cystic ones seen in my before photos. Now I go out without makeup regularly and best of all I can wear whatever I want because I'm not trying to cover up huge unsightly pimples all over my shoulders, chest and back. Couldn't be happier!!
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January 23, 2017
I believe you cause I'm on the same stuff and dosage. I never really has huge pimples just a lot of bumps on fae, chest and back. I'm on my 3rd week of taking it. I see a difference. They said full affects come 3 months after taking it. I'm very happy for you..
October 21, 2017
this is also temporary fix like yasmin right? i just got off yasmin for over a month because i am traveling and it is not easy and cheap to get the pills in japan, i am seeing the bumps now im terrified, what happens when we go off these hormonal pills? We have to stay on it for the rest of the life?? How do you compare it to Yasmin? This Spiro sounds a little worse because I read there are stuff you can't eat and it makes you pee more??? I don't experience any side effects on Yasmin but I wonder if combining the two is gonna make my skin even better or something.
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