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By Tracee Cornforth, About.com Guide to Women's Health

Do Hormones Cause Acne?

Friday July 30, 2004
Treatments for Hormonally Influenced Acne
For some female patients, treatment-resistant acne is caused by excessive production of hormones called androgens.

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November 18, 2006 at 6:29 am
(1) Sue Read says:

The pill is the only thing to clear my daughters acne- desperate situation as it also gives her heart problem and weight gain- tried homeopathy for months, chinese acupuncture said cant help, on anti biotics (small dose) but permanenly, not helping-diet, vits and supplements inc B5 - still a problem any help-also had blood test for hormone problem and it came back normal! Any help?

August 25, 2007 at 8:53 am
(2) Brandi says:

The depo prevera shot is the only thing that has stopped my acne, I am 27 years old. What is the reason that this stops my acne, because birth control pills does not, and the depo shot has caused me to have bone loss! Help me please!

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