isotretinoin, a retinoid you ingest), eating certain diets, drinking lots of water to no relief.
She didn’t understand why until she realized that PCOS could be the cause.
“They may not even suggest it if you ‘look healthy’ whatever that means!”
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PCOS is a hormonal disorder most common among people who have ovaries and are of reproductive age.
Connecticut-based board-certified dermatologistMona Goharaexplains how and why it causes such severe acne breakouts.
“In PCOS, pimple-promoting hormones called androgens are often higher and can lead to painful breakouts.
The stress of the situation increases cortisol, adding fuel to the fire.”
“No one should suffer with acne; it is often a curable condition,” Gohara pleads.
“MY ACNE AINT NEVER STOPPED ME.
But we don’t have accept this.
Now I can really help KEKE!
And I love her so it’s ON.”
Now, see a dermatologist’s daily beauty routine:
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