u/Deep-Ad5718

Hello! I was on spironolactone about 2 1/2 years ago for cystic hormonal acne. Although, the only hormone I ever got tested was testosterone, which was normal. My acne was on and around my chin. I was on it for 3 months, and my skin got worse and my periods became irregular, so I stopped taking it. Honestly, I was just not in the headspace for my skin to get worse, and I couldn’t take it anymore.

Now, I take supplements and eat anti inflammatory. My skin is better than it was, but still I still have persistent breakouts. My skin is also super prone to scarring, which always makes it look worse than it is. I am going to see a holistic doctor next week to hopefully find out why I keep breaking out.

I am interested in possibly going back on spiro. Did I not give it enough time before? Also, I’m kind of worried about it being useless because I plan on having children within the next ~6 years. If I will have to stop taking it eventually, won’t I just break out again? I really don’t want to go through this again, and I want a permanent end to my acne.

Sorry for the long post. Any advice is appreciated :)