What Could be Causing Hormonal Acne?

What Causes Hormonal Acne?

Hormonal acne can have various causes, just like most other symptoms. Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.

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Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms. In order to diagnose hormonal acne, we could:

Research the topic
Find a doctor with the time
Use a diagnostic computer system.

The process is the same, whichever method is used.

Step 1: List all Possible Causes

We begin by identifying the disease conditions which have "hormonal acne" as a symptom. For example, adrenal fatigue.

Step 2: Build a Symptom Checklist

We then identify all possible symptoms and risk factors of each possible cause, and check the ones that apply:

prednisone use

male characteristics

suspected adrenal insufficiency

low energy/stamina

sugar/sweet craving

difficulty conceiving children

history of adult allergies

shingles

chronic thyroiditis

Addison's disease

sensitivity to bright light

dizziness when standing up

... and more than 40 others

Step 3: Rule Out or Confirm each Possible Cause

A differential diagnosis of your symptoms and risk factors finds the likely cause of hormonal acne.

Arriving at a Correct Diagnosis

The Analyst™ is our online diagnosis tool that learns all about you through a straightforward process of multi-level questioning, providing diagnosis at the end.

In the Existing Skin Conditions section of the questionnaire, The Analyst™ will ask the following question about acne that worsens during your period:

If you have Acne, is it worse with stress and before or during your period?

Possible responses:

→ No / not applicable / don't know
→ Somewhat
→ Definitely

Based on your response to this question, which may indicate acne worse during period, The Analyst™ will consider possibilities such as Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency.

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