Can Progesterone Cause Acne?

Posted on Fri, 7 Oct 2016

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Fri, 7 Oct 2016 Answered on

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : Can progesterone cause acne?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Yes, progesterone is one of the major hormone leading to acne formation.
If you are taking progesterone hormone from outside, then acne is one of the major side effect you will face.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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