Can thyroid problems cause acne?

So even if you have healthy levels of thyroid hormones T3 and T4, your body still may not be actually utilising them adequately. When we have hypothyroidism we can develop low progesterone – this is where the acne connection comes in. In many cases low progesterone levels leads to cyclic acne, cystic acne and PMS. read more

Yes other hormones can cause acne (we will talk about those as well) but thyroid problems tend to be more tricky to diagnose and treat so patients with this kind of acne tend to stick around for a while. read more

It can be the cause of low energy or constant fatigue that is one of the most common complaints brought to doctors. It may be responsible for chronic headaches, repeated infections, unyielding skin problems [emphasis mine], or circulatory difficulties. Even more frightening, it can be a major factor in heart disease, lung cancer, and emphysema. read more

Some medications can cause an acne like eruption, and the treatment is to stop the medication. I would ask the doctor that gave you the antibiotic to see if it could switched to something else. If it does not improve in 3-4 weeks, I would see a dermatologist. read more