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Acne on my face and back since i was 17 not a lot of acne but enough to make my self esteem low and i have facial hair what could this be?

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PCOS: Are you fat? Menstrual periods? See dr to check for polycystic ovary disease (pcos). Typically your symptoms respond to oral spironolactone 100-200mg daily for years.It is not expensive($16 for 100 pills). Usually there are no side effects. Sometimes it makes breasts tender & larger.

Answered 1/5/2013

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Elevated androgens: Androgen excess cause acne an hirsutism. Consult your dermatologist.

Answered 9/28/2016

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