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Mood swings and acne both before and after period, could this be caused by hormonal imbalance in teens?

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Dr. Tipu Sultan answered

Specializes in Allergy

Yes : yes hormonal changes during menstrual cycles can flare up acne and cause premensrtual symptoms like mood swings anxiety depression fluid retention etc

Answered 7/6/2015

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

MOOD SWINGS ACNE: DO YOU TAKE ANY OTHER MEDICATIONS? IT SOUNDS LIKE A HORMONAL IMBALANCE AS YOU, YOURSELF, HAS SUGGESTED. PLEASE SEE YOUR PCP OR YOUR PEDIATRICIAN OR A GYNECOLOGIST. NOT TO WORRY . . . BEST LUCK.

Answered 7/6/2015

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Imbalance: Yes, that can happen. A visit to your pediatrician or gynecologist would be helpful.

Answered 5/1/2016

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