I have acne. I’ve basically had it since I was 11 (37 now). I’ve had times when it’s been better (on the pill, various medications) and worse (pregnancy). I’ve had 2 course of roaccutane as an adult, the last one finished about a year ago. I’ve been on Epiduo (benzoyl peroxide and adapalene) with spironolactone for maintenance since but for about the last month, it’s back. My head is an oil slick, I get rid of the breakout I have and another one pops up. It’s a familiar tale and I know I’m probably heading for the return of painful cystic spots soon.
I’m a doctor so I know all about the different meds and I’ve either had them and they haven’t worked or or I can’t have them now (eg OCP). I don’t have the strength to do another 6 months of roaccutane for the sake of a year off spots.
So please wise women help me! Having spent thousands on miracle cures for acne over the years I’ve pretty much given up on complicated skincare regimes beyond cleansing and an oil free moisturiser in the morning. But there are so many more products around now with active ingredients and I wonder if there’s something that could help a bit. Even just to reduce the oil.
Ideas very much appreciated! Thank you.
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taybert · 23/07/2020 14:53
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