Hayward, CA
A 23-year-old female asked:
is it normal to have breakouts (acne) after removing 1 ovary? i don't usually have acne just a few ones, im using xout now to clear my breakouts
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Dr. Vicki Levineanswered
Dermatology 41 years experience
Yes it is normal: Even if you only have one ovary that is working normally you can still get acne.You can see your general doctor or dermatologist to improve it with creams or oral antibiotics depending on its severity.
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