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Can Throxin Cause Acne In Face?

Hi doc, i am 27 yrs old ,170cm, 59kg, married , with no chronic medical illnesses. i had postpartum thyrotoxicosis which soon developed to become hypothyroidism and i am now on thyroxin 50mg daily.lately i suffered from sever facial acne as if am 20 yrs old !! i don't know if it's related to my new medication ( thyroxin) or not,, plz can u help me? coz am in depression due to my skin :(
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have acne on face which occurs due to systemic changes and conditions such as thyroid and when skin pores becomes clogged and clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected. I would suggest you to exfoliate your face once a week and apply aloe vera gel.Drink 8-9 glasses of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Throxin can cause your symptoms. You should apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day. Oral retinoids are one of the most effective antiacne medicines which are recommended in case of severe or acne unresponsive to other medicines. If condition doesn't start getting better in a month then consult dermatologist Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course as you are not getting benefited with laser therapy.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Can Throxin Cause Acne In Face?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have acne on face which occurs due to systemic changes and conditions such as thyroid and when skin pores becomes clogged and clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected. I would suggest you to exfoliate your face once a week and apply aloe vera gel.Drink 8-9 glasses of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Throxin can cause your symptoms. You should apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day. Oral retinoids are one of the most effective antiacne medicines which are recommended in case of severe or acne unresponsive to other medicines. If condition doesn t start getting better in a month then consult dermatologist Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course as you are not getting benefited with laser therapy. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari