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When i was pregnant i suffered from severe acne -was extreme! (sore & itchy) i've been told its hormone related?can someone please explain this to me
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Hormonal changes: Pregnancy hormones are like fertilizer for acne often making it worse. Now that you are not pregnant you can see a dermatologist and use one of the very effective medications available for acne.
Answered 10/4/2016
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