"i have had acne since i was 13 (now 42) and though i have had clear periods within this time frame (after accutane) it always ended up creeping back.  i am a master at covering a pimple but was so tired of a new pimple on the horizon!  the dermatologist said &quot;accutane would not be my choice for you&quot; and prescribed 100 mgs of spironolactone.  i am in my 9th week of medicine and wow what a difference. my skin is clear, feels smooth, pores have shrunk and no more grease! well worth the patience. wish i had been prescribed this years ago!"