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Can you give me suggestions for my acne, irregular periods. am i likely to have celiac disease?

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For acne: Topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerable for two weeks. If you're not clear by then, you'll do well to get with your physician. You'll probably be evaluated for hormonal problems with the combination you list, and perhaps be a candidate for one of the oral contraceptives. Despite so many people self-diagnosing celiac disease / gluten sensitivity today, this is unlikely to explain what you describe.

Answered 6/3/2014

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PCOS: Celiac disease does not cause acne. See GYN about menstrual irregularity----how long? Hair changes? Loss of scalp hair? Growing hair in wrong places? May benefit from antiandrogen pill, spironolactone. Need full evaluation first. Meanwhile a little benzoyl peroxide ------the lowest %----21/2% to 5% every night may help but often requires 8-12 weeks to work well. Note that it bleaches fabrics and h

Answered 6/12/2014

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