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About a month ago i suddenly started developing large patches of acne on my cheeks and upper chest. i'm 33 and have never been acne prone before. why?
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Hormone fluctuations: According to the American Academy of Dermatology, hormone fluctuations may be responsible for adult onset acne. It especially happens around menopause in women. Check with your physician to look for other causes. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne-and-rosacea/adult-acne
Answered 2/5/2016
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