PCOS Acne help?

PinkStar26 · 04-10-2011, 07:07 PM

I was diagnosed with PCOS earlier this year, and i've been battling some terrible acne for about a year. I know it's got everything to do with the PCOS, so it's generally not topical, but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions to help deal with the acne while losing weight?

Have any topical products helped with acne caused from PCOS or insulin resistance?

Vicster1 · 04-14-2011, 11:09 AM

PinkStar26:

I have been battling hormonal/IR issues for two years now. For awhile, I was having weird breakouts along my jawline...and even on my neck, of all places. It wasn't severe by any means, but my doc sent me to a dermatologist. Spironolactone was discussed, but I refused and insisted on trying topicals first. I continue to use my usual glycolic cleanser. The doc prescribed Benzaclin for AM and Retin-A Micro .1% for PM. I use organic argan oil for a moisturizer. Everyone responds to things differently, but this combo works very well for me...my skin has been pretty much clear since using.

Hope this helps.
Victoria

04-10-2011, 07:07 PM	#1
PinkStar26 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 8 Gallery: PinkStar26 Stats: 271/271/170 WOE: General Low-Carb Start Date: 04/07/2011	PCOS Acne help? I was diagnosed with PCOS earlier this year, and i've been battling some terrible acne for about a year. I know it's got everything to do with the PCOS, so it's generally not topical, but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions to help deal with the acne while losing weight? Have any topical products helped with acne caused from PCOS or insulin resistance?

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04-14-2011, 11:09 AM	#2
Vicster1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 88 Gallery: Vicster1	PinkStar26: I have been battling hormonal/IR issues for two years now. For awhile, I was having weird breakouts along my jawline...and even on my neck, of all places. It wasn't severe by any means, but my doc sent me to a dermatologist. Spironolactone was discussed, but I refused and insisted on trying topicals first. I continue to use my usual glycolic cleanser. The doc prescribed Benzaclin for AM and Retin-A Micro .1% for PM. I use organic argan oil for a moisturizer. Everyone responds to things differently, but this combo works very well for me...my skin has been pretty much clear since using. Hope this helps. Victoria