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Hi, i am a 26 year old male with mild acne... but also im struggling with weight loss especially in my love handle area. can this be due to a hormone imbalance? what type of test should i ask my gp to perform to find out?

Q: hi, i am a 26 year old male with mild acne... but also im struggling with weight loss especially in my love handle area. can this be due to a hormone imbalance? what type of test should i ask my gp to perform to find out?

Weight &amp; Acne: Your doc will know what tests to order; please see him or her. You may be given a thyroid test. Peace and good health.

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Weight & Acne: Your doc will know what tests to order; please see him or her. You may be given a thyroid test. Peace and good health.

Answered 12/10/2019

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A member asked:

Hi, i am a 26 year old male with mild acne... but also im struggling with weight loss especially in my love handle area. can this be due to a hormone imbalance? what type of test should i ask my gp to perform to find out?

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