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I started exercising and losing weight but now suffer from back acne, what is going on?

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Sweat and hormones: Back acne is usually triggered by testosterone and yes us gals have a bit of that in us. Some women are overweight due to an ovarian condition called PCOD(S) which can cause higher levels of testosterone. Since exercising is increasing your sweat the glands on your back are reacting to it. Use otc acne body wash and visit with your MD to discuss meds - possibly spironolactone. Keep moving!

Answered 9/5/2015

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