Comments on: How I Cured My Adult Hormonal Acne http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne Anti-aging skin care secrets to fabulous, smooth, glowing skin! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:53:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Christa http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne/comment-page-2#comment-66624 Christa Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:18:36 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne#comment-66624 Tina is right, SPIRONOLACTONE is the cure! I spent 20 years trying everything! Yasmin, Accutane, Differin, Retin-a, low sugar/fat diet, exercise, antibiotics, etc. The spirononlactone is $4 at Walmart for every 25mg 30 tablets. It really is like a miracle. It will prevent extra hormones in your body from doing bad things. Your acne will disappear, your skin will be smoother (estrogen helps skin stay smooth and pretty and spironolactone decreases the androgens and that makes the estrogen work better), your body's oil production will slow down, if you have excess hair anywhere it will decrease, spironolactone is made for high blood pressure and has diuretic effects so most women lose weight (no water retention), your periods tend to be lighter and for many women their moods are more even. It is really the best. If it doesn't work for you then your acne is not hormone related. It will start working fairly quickly, however it can take up to 4 months to see full effects. Tina is right, SPIRONOLACTONE is the cure! I spent 20 years trying everything! Yasmin, Accutane, Differin, Retin-a, low sugar/fat diet, exercise, antibiotics, etc. The spirononlactone is $4 at Walmart for every 25mg 30 tablets. It really is like a miracle. It will prevent extra hormones in your body from doing bad things. Your acne will disappear, your skin will be smoother (estrogen helps skin stay smooth and pretty and spironolactone decreases the androgens and that makes the estrogen work better), your body’s oil production will slow down, if you have excess hair anywhere it will decrease, spironolactone is made for high blood pressure and has diuretic effects so most women lose weight (no water retention), your periods tend to be lighter and for many women their moods are more even. It is really the best. If it doesn’t work for you then your acne is not hormone related. It will start working fairly quickly, however it can take up to 4 months to see full effects.

]]> By: Tina http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne/comment-page-2#comment-64313 Tina Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:04:15 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne#comment-64313 Hormonal Acne - I'm on Yasmin pill which helped a bit. It has about 25mg of spironolactone which has anti-androgen effect and that's why it works on acne. I was also on 100 mg of spironolactone and then reduced to 50 mg. It totally worked. My skin is perfect. But you have to go off it if you want to get pregnant. If you're on spironolactone, you should be on the pill as well to make sure you don't get pregnant. Spironolactone totally works on hormonal acne. It can only be used by women. Hormonal Acne – I’m on Yasmin pill which helped a bit. It has about 25mg of spironolactone which has anti-androgen effect and that’s why it works on acne. I was also on 100 mg of spironolactone and then reduced to 50 mg. It totally worked. My skin is perfect. But you have to go off it if you want to get pregnant. If you’re on spironolactone, you should be on the pill as well to make sure you don’t get pregnant. Spironolactone totally works on hormonal acne. It can only be used by women.

]]> By: Sheryl http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne/comment-page-2#comment-62603 Sheryl Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:06:08 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne#comment-62603 I have been on yasmin for 1 month after a 2 yr break having my 2nd child. I had been on yasmin previously for yrs and had no probs and great skin. I have gone back on it as i have awful spots on my chin and right cheek! They are sore when they come up then turn yellow and eventually dry up leaving a red/purple mark. I usually wash my make up off every evening with dove soap (have done for years)but my skin is now getting dry. Today I bought simple brand cleanser, toner, and light moisturiser and my skin feels nice but the spots/marks left from spots seem redder. Im really starting to feel down about all this, im 30 yrs old and never had spots in my life. Can anyone offer advice? i wear powder (maxfactor creme puff) everyday and have stoped using liquid foundation. I cannot go bare faced! im so embarrassd. will the yasmin work for me as it did before-although sayin that i never had spots before! I can bare it at the moment as long as i knw im doing the right thing...Muchas! xxx I have been on yasmin for 1 month after a 2 yr break having my 2nd child. I had been on yasmin previously for yrs and had no probs and great skin. I have gone back on it as i have awful spots on my chin and right cheek! They are sore when they come up then turn yellow and eventually dry up leaving a red/purple mark. I usually wash my make up off every evening with dove soap (have done for years)but my skin is now getting dry. Today I bought simple brand cleanser, toner, and light moisturiser and my skin feels nice but the spots/marks left from spots seem redder. Im really starting to feel down about all this, im 30 yrs old and never had spots in my life. Can anyone offer advice? i wear powder (maxfactor creme puff) everyday and have stoped using liquid foundation. I cannot go bare faced! im so embarrassd. will the yasmin work for me as it did before-although sayin that i never had spots before! I can bare it at the moment as long as i knw im doing the right thing…Muchas! xxx

]]> By: Arianne http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne/comment-page-2#comment-60584 Arianne Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:58:57 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne#comment-60584 Hey, i actually just came across your site and you've given me quite a bit of inspiration. I wanted to know what do you find to be the most effective product to use on dark marks that are left behind by acne? I'm 21 and indian and I've been suffering with acne since i was 12. my whole back, my shoulders and my face have dark unsightly marks on it that won't seem to fade. additionally it makes my skin look extremely blotchy. it's gotten much worse recently- I started orthotricyclen-lo and I feel that it has only made my situation worse..not better. I'm at the point where i'm only using a clinique foaming cleanser in the mornings and night. I don't know what to do anymore- I've been on every prescription drug imaginable, including differin gel, doxycycline etcetc. what would you do if you were in my shoes? ideally i'd love to stop breaking out and for these marks to GO AWAY! lol thank u soo much (in advance, of course) Arianne Hey, i actually just came across your site and you’ve given me quite a bit of inspiration. I wanted to know what do you find to be the most effective product to use on dark marks that are left behind by acne? I’m 21 and indian and I’ve been suffering with acne since i was 12. my whole back, my shoulders and my face have dark unsightly marks on it that won’t seem to fade. additionally it makes my skin look extremely blotchy. it’s gotten much worse recently- I started orthotricyclen-lo and I feel that it has only made my situation worse..not better. I’m at the point where i’m only using a clinique foaming cleanser in the mornings and night. I don’t know what to do anymore- I’ve been on every prescription drug imaginable, including differin gel, doxycycline etcetc. what would you do if you were in my shoes? ideally i’d love to stop breaking out and for these marks to GO AWAY!

lol thank u soo much (in advance, of course)

Arianne

]]> By: Emily http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne/comment-page-1#comment-58621 Emily Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:23:52 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne#comment-58621 Hi. I am 28 and have suffered from acne on and off for 11 years. I have tried minocin which did work for me for some time but eventually the spots started to slowly return and also my doctor didn't recommend prolonged use (I was on it for years) so I came off it. I was then prescribed Dianette. Which again did work but due to side effects I was taken off that also. My doctor moved me on to Yasmin. Yasmin did work for quite a prolonged period but yet again the large sore red spots started to reappear on my chin. I also had some awful side effects with Yasmin so after discussing it through with my doctor I made the decision to come of it. Every person is different in regards to what treatments work for them and although it sometimes helps and provides comfort to read up on peoples own experiences with various medications and lotions etc it really is best to discuss things with your GP and find the best treatment for you. I have easily spent thousands of pounds on treatments over the years and still don't think there is anything out there to "cure"hormonal acne, however i did find two products that eased my spots and definitely reduced them, they were boo boo zap by benefit (pricey for the amount you get but good if you only have a few spots) and freederm gel. I have learnt (well in my case anyway) that you must be kind to your skin. Using harsh treatments which dry the skin and your spots out is only asking for trouble as your skin will produce more oil and therefore cause further spots. I am currently using 100% organic face products and I find these great for my skin. They don't help much with my spots (I haven't been using them very long so i will keep you posted) but they do make my skin feel very soft and comfortable. Unless you have suffered with acne and I’m talking about sore vicious red spots, you can not really understand what it is like. Suffering with Acne as a teenager is bad enough but for most teenagers it is part of the course, but suffering with Acne as an adult I find is even worse. You would think as you get older you are a little more mature and find dealing with things like spots easier and it shouldn’t bother you as much but for me that’s just not the case. I feel so uncomfortable and unattractive as not one of my friends or colleagues suffer from spots and my acne makes me feel so isolated. It is not only how unsightly the spots look that gets me down but the pain and discomfort I also feel with them. I have also been left with so much pitting and scarring on my cheeks but hopefully will be having pixel laser treatment to help with this, I was just wondering if any one has tried this and if it works? The doctor has now put me on Tetralysal 300 (Lymecycline) but I am a little apprehensive because more people than not have said that it didn’t make a big difference to their acne. I would be really grateful if anyone knows more about this medication and could let me know their thoughts on it. Oh Also, there is a fantastic website I love called lovelula.com with organic make up and face products etc - hope that helps. Hi. I am 28 and have suffered from acne on and off for 11 years. I have tried minocin which did work for me for some time but eventually the spots started to slowly return and also my doctor didn’t recommend prolonged use (I was on it for years) so I came off it. I was then prescribed Dianette. Which again did work but due to side effects I was taken off that also. My doctor moved me on to Yasmin. Yasmin did work for quite a prolonged period but yet again the large sore red spots started to reappear on my chin. I also had some awful side effects with Yasmin so after discussing it through with my doctor I made the decision to come of it.

Every person is different in regards to what treatments work for them and although it sometimes helps and provides comfort to read up on peoples own experiences with various medications and lotions etc it really is best to discuss things with your GP and find the best treatment for you. I have easily spent thousands of pounds on treatments over the years and still don’t think there is anything out there to “cure”hormonal acne, however i did find two products that eased my spots and definitely reduced them, they were boo boo zap by benefit (pricey for the amount you get but good if you only have a few spots) and freederm gel. I have learnt (well in my case anyway) that you must be kind to your skin. Using harsh treatments which dry the skin and your spots out is only asking for trouble as your skin will produce more oil and therefore cause further spots. I am currently using 100% organic face products and I find these great for my skin. They don’t help much with my spots (I haven’t been using them very long so i will keep you posted) but they do make my skin feel very soft and comfortable.

Unless you have suffered with acne and I’m talking about sore vicious red spots, you can not really understand what it is like. Suffering with Acne as a teenager is bad enough but for most teenagers it is part of the course, but suffering with Acne as an adult I find is even worse. You would think as you get older you are a little more mature and find dealing with things like spots easier and it shouldn’t bother you as much but for me that’s just not the case. I feel so uncomfortable and unattractive as not one of my friends or colleagues suffer from spots and my acne makes me feel so isolated. It is not only how unsightly the spots look that gets me down but the pain and discomfort I also feel with them. I have also been left with so much pitting and scarring on my cheeks but hopefully will be having pixel laser treatment to help with this, I was just wondering if any one has tried this and if it works?

The doctor has now put me on Tetralysal 300 (Lymecycline) but I am a little apprehensive because more people than not have said that it didn’t make a big difference to their acne. I would be really grateful if anyone knows more about this medication and could let me know their thoughts on it.

Oh Also, there is a fantastic website I love called lovelula.com with organic make up and face products etc – hope that helps.

]]> By: Skin Care http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne/comment-page-1#comment-58534 Skin Care Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:51:49 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne#comment-58534 I recently came across your blog. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Very informative and nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often. I recently came across your blog. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Very informative and nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

]]> By: amy http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne/comment-page-1#comment-55308 amy Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:36:20 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne#comment-55308 Has anyone got a good bronzer which is non poreclogging? Has anyone got a good bronzer which is non poreclogging?

]]> By: amy http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne/comment-page-1#comment-54423 amy Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:51:03 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne#comment-54423 Hiya im following the regime you have recommended using Paulas choice products. Im not sure what moituriser to use though? My skin is usually bit oily but its a bit drier now as im using differin. What do you think? Also what concealers shall i use for blemishes? Im currently using Clinique Anti blemish concealer and i think they may have pore clogging ingrediants Please help as i want to get my new regime sopt on as i have had disasters in past with new products and regimes :( Hiya im following the regime you have recommended using Paulas choice products. Im not sure what moituriser to use though? My skin is usually bit oily but its a bit drier now as im using differin. What do you think?

Also what concealers shall i use for blemishes? Im currently using Clinique Anti blemish concealer and i think they may have pore clogging ingrediants

Please help as i want to get my new regime sopt on as i have had disasters in past with new products and regimes :(

]]> By: marie http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne/comment-page-1#comment-52727 marie Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:13:21 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne#comment-52727 I am Mexican and have been using "Diane" (brand name pill here in Germany) for about 5 years and it seriously totally cleared up my acne within the first 6 months. I used to cleanse my face religiously and would still get pimples, sometimes really awful acne. Nowadays I can even go to bed without washing my face (gross, I know) and not get a pimple the next day! My experience has definitely convinced me that my acne had a lot more to do with hormones than with clogged pores. I would defnitely recommend the pill to any girl. love the blog by the way! just found it yesterday :) I am Mexican and have been using “Diane” (brand name pill here in Germany) for about 5 years and it seriously totally cleared up my acne within the first 6 months. I used to cleanse my face religiously and would still get pimples, sometimes really awful acne. Nowadays I can even go to bed without washing my face (gross, I know) and not get a pimple the next day! My experience has definitely convinced me that my acne had a lot more to do with hormones than with clogged pores. I would defnitely recommend the pill to any girl.

love the blog by the way! just found it yesterday :)

]]> By: carmen http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne/comment-page-1#comment-51878 carmen Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:49:37 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/how-i-cured-my-adult-hormonal-acne#comment-51878 Hello! I love your site. One thing about your regimen...you'll need to re-think it when you're trying to get pregnant. If you get to a point in your life when you want to have a baby, you'll need to stop the birth control pills and start up a whole new regimen. I found that, despite all of the medication (Differin or Taxorac, etc), the thing that made my skin great was really the BCP.... Otherwise, it's back to the same old problems. Just something to keep in mind because you'll want to stop the BCP when your clock starts ticking. Hello! I love your site. One thing about your regimen…you’ll need to re-think it when you’re trying to get pregnant. If you get to a point in your life when you want to have a baby, you’ll need to stop the birth control pills and start up a whole new regimen. I found that, despite all of the medication (Differin or Taxorac, etc), the thing that made my skin great was really the BCP…. Otherwise, it’s back to the same old problems. Just something to keep in mind because you’ll want to stop the BCP when your clock starts ticking.

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