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Re: cystic acne and PCOS
From: mona (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 May 2003 16:31:08 -0500 (CDT)
Hello, I too took Accutane but only for three months b/c I then found
out I had PCOS. I have been on Yasmin (BCP) and Glucophage XR 2000mg
for about 4 months now and my skin has never looked better, and my
periods are more "normal" than they ever have been in my life. I am
also following a low carb diet. Hope this will help you!!!!
t Tue, 15 Apr 2003, Christa wrote:
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>I totally sympathize with you. I too have suffered with this problems
>since an early age (currently 32). I was put on every prescription med
>there is including Accutane, to no avail. Only thing that's helped has
>been Diane 35 (a birth control pill) I have to order online because it's
>unavailable in the USA. Hopefully you're not trying to conceive and you
>can take it. I heard the triphasal pills (if that's what you're taking
>now) are not good for the PCOS symptoms but can make them worse. Hope
>this helps.
>
>At Thu, 10 Apr 2003, anonymous wrote:
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>>Hi,
>>
>>I would like to know if anyone has had similar problems as myself
>>regarding acne. I have had severe cystic acne for the past 5 years. I
>>have tried almost everything, it seems. I was on accutane for 12 months
>>(but on a low doseage)--about 3 years ago--and it helped, but once I got
>>off of it, it returned just as badly. About 1 and a half months ago, I
>>started taking OrthoTricyclin to not only help regulate my periods
>>(which have always been very irregular), but also to help improve my
>>skin. However, once I started taking it, I noticed that my acne was
>>getting worse and I have gained 5 pounds since. Is this a 'normal'
>>reaction before it gets better? Has anyone else had similar results? My
>>acne is especially noticeable along the jawline and around my mouth. It
>>also seems to be extending down my neck. This is becoming quite
>>unbearable, as I have been suffering through this since I was 19. I am
>>now 24. I have only recently learned about PCOS, and believe that I may
>>have it; so I would like to hear from professionals/others with PCOS who
>>can possibly suggest some treatment/medications that I might consider. I
>>would appreciate any advice. It is particularly difficult for me, as I
>>do not have health insurance, and really don't want to waste anymore of
>>my money just trying this and that.
>
>--
>Christa :-)
>
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