I just turned 20 a month ago and I've been dealing with acne ever since I got my period...which was at age 10. I've been to tons of derms. and they didn't help at all. I also went to a endro. and he gave me birth control pills. Didn't really help my skin and I gained weight. I tried accutane on the highest dose when I was 14 or 15, but it gave me VERY bad headaches on the 2nd month or so. I couldn't move so I stopped taking them. It's been years since I tried anything for my acne. Right now, my face is clearer then it ever has been. I still breakout, but nothing like before. I also break out on my back/check, but not as bad as before. I just went to a NP a few days ago and she prescribed spiro. I thought I might have one of the following:

Polycystic ovarian syndrome - She said no because I wasn't overweight (pretty thin) Oh & question. I thought I had ovarian cysts because I would get really sharp pains before my period. I thought a cyst was popping or something...but the nurse & np said that if I were to have one & if it popped, then I would be at a hospital. My bio teacher told me it was one when I told her about it so can anyone help me out?

Now I'm taking spiro. I wish I could get to the cause of my acne, and it's frustrating because I want to CURE it, not hide the symptoms. I want to go to a endro again, but I have no insurance or anything...I have to pay with cash. Well, I'll be taking 50 mg of it. Hope it helps, but I wish I didn't have to take medication.

Oh & one last thing. I have red, depressed scarring (pretty bad). I've been taking the exfol serum & super cp serum from skin biology for about 2 months I think. I think there was some improvement...but I'm not sure. Has anybody used their products? Any info. is appreciated you guys. Thanks