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The ABCs of AcneEverything you need to know about the causes of and treatments for acne, your most mystifying skin issue |
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Another interesting med option: spironolactone, a blood-pressure medication that's used off-label for relieving acne. Spiro is an anti-androgen, and because oil production is an androgen function, it decreases the amount of sebum in the skin, thwarting pimples.
Your Rx: Talk to your derm about whether your acne is hormonal, which can help lead you to the right prescription. "Oral antibiotics work well for people with inflammatory acne and cysts," says Tanzi. "Spironolactone works better for women with adult-onset acne that has a strong hormone component."
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