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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To the poster who said her daughter's acne was attributed to a higher level of testosterone--I never heard of this. an you offer more details/info?[/quote]

My dermatologist said the same thing--it's why the pill can help reduce hormonal acne.  Spironolactone, which is actually a blood pressure medication, also reduces testosterone levels and is used for women with hormonal acne.  (Men are not prescribed spironolactone for acne because of the feminization side effects, and women shouldn't get pregnant while taking it because it can negatively affect male fetuses.)  If you google spironolactone, you can fine more information.  [/quote]

If your daughter has this condition, pay attention to PCOS -- polycystic ovarian syndrome.  Acne can be part of this syndrome, which they believe is related to testosterone levels, and it can cause infertility, as well as unpleasant effects like difficulty regulting weight gain and facial hair.

It can be controlled but if you don't know you have it, you could (as an adult) experience years of infertility and frustration. [/quote]

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