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Would increasing the potency of my dose of spironolactone help rid me of chronic jaw line acne? i know the med is an androgen blocker...

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Maybe: I trust you are also using a topical agent such as benzoyl peroxide, retinoic acid, or salicylic acid. Spironolactone is an excellent choice for acne in a female patient but it's potent stuff and it would be a mistake to increase the dose without your physician's okay. Topical clindamycin to the affected areas with the other topical agent might also be enough to clear you.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/12/2014

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A member asked:

Would increasing the potency of my dose of spironolactone help rid me of chronic jaw line acne? i know the med is an androgen blocker...

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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