Can a hormone imbalance be the?cause of acne?

Yes: If a woman has much acne, it is likely to be due to extra androgens, especially if her periods are not quite normal; this is very common and your family physician or gynecologist has already considered it. A man's acne is usually just from him having plenty of testosterone, which is a good thing; acne is easy to treat with real medications.

Acne: Acne is a common skin disease characterized by inflammatory lesions called pimples with redness, swelling, and pain. Certain factors may play a role in triggering or worsening acne such as the hormone changes that occur during teenage years or pregnancy.

PCOS, adrenal issues: Pcos or polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common cause of acne in adult women. We do tests to confirm pcos and look for other hormonal causes of acne / unwanted hair growth / irregular periods such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Treatment of pcos can improve acne. Even if not trying to conceive see a reproductive endocrinology md (rei) for tests and treatment.