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Acne-clearing skin tip!

posted 2 years ago in New York City
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    SaraAileen20    June 19, 2010  

    Hello bees,

    I just wanted to pass along a tip for clearer skin to the brides-to-be.  I have been using an oral acne medication called Spironolactone for the past few months and it has made my acne completely disappear.  Plus, the good thing about an oral medication is that it works on your face AND your back/chest.  Even better, it's a diuretic so you lose some weight- I have actually lost 10 pounds. 

    It's kind of an intense drug, but it might be worth it for some who are struggling with their skin before their wedding day.

     

     
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    Nlmiele    July 3, 2010   Pa

    Oh how do you get it! Dermatologist?

     
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    GaBGal    September 25, 2010  

    hmm ... doesn't sound like the best thing for me, I'm almost skeptical. Is it OTC? Any Docs in the hive have any input?

     
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    Laylabelle    November 7, 2009  

    I've actually heard about this before, and everything I've read about it had positive reviews. I'm considering it...

     
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    sunnyb77    01-17-10   Philadelphia, PA

    This is a prescription diuretic medication, used for blood pressure and people who retain too much fluid.  I didn't know it could be used for acne.

     
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    Laylabelle    November 7, 2009  

    Here are some reviews I've seen on acne boards - seems like for every pro, there's a con (like with most medications):

    http://www.acne.org/spironolactone-reviews/305/page1.html

     
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    GaBGal    September 25, 2010  

    hmmm.. reading these reviews basically sounds like it dehydrates. I don't know if I like that.

     
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    SaraAileen20    June 19, 2010  

    Yep, you have to get it from a dermatologist.  Different medications affect people differently, so whatever works for you. 

     
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    Laylabelle    November 7, 2009  

    @SaraAileen - have you had any issues with dehydration or low blood pressure? I really want to try it but I already have really low blood pressure.

     
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    His Barista    September 4, 2010   Spokane, WA

    I had never heard of it before. I'm gonna have to check out the reviews!

     
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    SaraAileen20    June 19, 2010  

    @Laylabelle- I get thirstier and have to drink more water, but for me it's not a big deal.  My blood pressure has been fine- I actually do health research on hypertension so I am checking my BP all the time!

    You should definitely talk with your doctor about your BP before trying this medication, some people have really low blood pressure because they are athletes but I don't know your story.  Good luck!!

     

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