Question 1

missed period for months, chin acne, hair growth, and weight gain. (no pco and normal hormonal levels)?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal: I would see an endocrinologist for a follow up to monitor hormones  something sound wrong

Question 2

do estrogen-free birth control pills cause or just exacerbate acne and body hair growth?

Accepted Answer

No: The exact opposite.  It increased sex hormone binding globulin.  Therefore acne and hair growth is less.

Question 3

i have had hormonal acne, ovarian cyst, hair growth. all symptoms for imbalance i have. i know i have hormone imbalance so why did test come back norm?

Accepted Answer

Depends on tests: Which tests should be done for hormonal imbalance? For example, it is important to test for free testosterone and not just for total testosterone because it's the free form that causes symptoms. Also other hormones: dhea-s, androstenedione, fsh, lh, estradiol, progesterone, 17oh progesterone, prolactin, hg a1c. Tests to be done when off hormone pills x at least 1 month and on day 2-3 of cycle.

Question 4

i am taking acnotren for my acne can this caused hair growth to my face and body?

Accepted Answer

Isotretinoin: Yes. Isotretinoin is Vitamin A which is essential for hair growth.

Question 5

help can applying acne cream on face reduce facial hair growth?

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Whoa: Topical acne meds -- benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, retinoic acid derivatives -- won't improve the facial hair situation. Especially if you're a young woman, a hormonal problem sufficient to cause facial hair growth can be a serious thing and your physician must address this. Get unwanted facial hair removed professinoally if you wish -- electrolysis, laser.

Question 6

does vaniqa help with acne breakouts due to hormonal hair growth?

Accepted Answer

No it does not: Vaniqa does not help with acne breakouts due to hormonal hair growth.

Question 7

hello, i took the nature bounty hair, skin and nail gummies and i have notice black spots on my skin, not acne, but the gummies help with my hair growth so what seems to be the problem?

Accepted Answer

: Black spots on skin is a very vague description. Where, when, how many and do they change at all could help in the diagnosis. Hair/Skin/Nail gummies are unlikely to cause black spots or any negative effects. Talk to a Dr either by telemedicine or in person so that the spots can be examined and the diagnosis determined.

Question 8

does lemon discourages the facial hair growth when applied to skin to avoid acne? i am 18 years old and hardly had some facial hair (30/100)

Accepted Answer

Lemon Juice: Lemon juice is a home remedy for acne treatment and is inexpensive compared to the acne products at stores. Lemons contain a natural astringent and antibacterial agent that acts as an exfoliant to help remove dead skin cells faster and prevent clogged pores. Lemon juice is not a substitute for medical treatment. Lemon juice does not inhibit hair growth.

Question 9

what do you suggest if my period every 5 months and recently i started having abnormal hair growth and acne so i went to the hospitals and after manytreatment ?

Accepted Answer

?PCOS: You may have PCOS or other male type hormone excess. See endocrinologist for diagnosis, Ultrasound of pelvis and hormonal studies

Question 10

will taking biotin cause acne? i am trying to grow my hair and nails and i heard biotin can help

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't: As far as I am aware, there's no association with taking biotin and acne.

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Missed period for months, chin acne, hair growth, and weight gain. (no pco and normal hormonal levels)?

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I have had hormonal acne, ovarian cyst, hair growth. all symptoms for imbalance i have. i know i have hormone imbalance so why did test come back norm?

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I am taking acnotren for my acne can this caused hair growth to my face and body?

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Help can applying acne cream on face reduce facial hair growth?

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Does vaniqa help with acne breakouts due to hormonal hair growth?

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Hello, i took the nature bounty hair, skin and nail gummies and i have notice black spots on my skin, not acne, but the gummies help with my hair growth so what seems to be the problem?

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Does lemon discourages the facial hair growth when applied to skin to avoid acne? i am 18 years old and hardly had some facial hair (30/100)

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What do you suggest if my period every 5 months and recently i started having abnormal hair growth and acne so i went to the hospitals and after manytreatment ?

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Will taking biotin cause acne? i am trying to grow my hair and nails and i heard biotin can help

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