"update from 8/26/13
my 16 yr old has been on spironolactone for under 3 months. bye- bye concealer and make up. skin is now clear on face and having to wear make up is now an option verses a must. thank god self esteem is back. she went off pill she had side effects. so far side effects from spironolactone are small. she is more tired than usual. also has 2 periods a month.  dr said it should stabilize in next few months.  her skin is truly clear. not just sort of but clear. let it work and be patient.  can take 4 to 6 months to work."