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Does having low estrogen produce more acne?

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Maybe: Hormone imbalance can cause acne as well as testosterone. That is why when women get their period they breakout. The cyclic drop in estrogen can start an acne breakout.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/6/2013

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