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Had my period three times last month-could acne cysts be caused by the constant periods?

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Dr. Glenn Messina
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Possibly: Acne can be activated with hormone changes. I would recommend you see your gyn to find out why you had 3 menses last month. I think you should at the least have an endocrine study.
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