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Can Chronic Fatigue Lead To Acne?
I have had very little energy, trouble sleeping. My NFP has had me on Amour Thyroid, Progesterone and testerone for couple of years initially those helped especially with mood swings. However within the last year I have been really struggling with fatigue. She did a saliva test and said my cortisol levels are really low and that I have adrenal fatigue. Started on pregneloneand 5HTP. it got worse and now I have acne HELP
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are suffering from chronic fatigue and decreased energy of body which can cause acne as these occur when there is hormonal changes, stress and clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid oily and fried food and make use of product containing benzoyl peroxide. Apply Adapalene gel once at night. Drink plenty of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day. If condition doesn't start getting better in a month then consult dermatologist. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course and can also go for chemical peel containing Glycolic acid.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are suffering from chronic fatigue and decreased energy of body which can cause acne as these occur when there is hormonal changes, stress and clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid oily and fried food and make use of product containing benzoyl peroxide. Apply Adapalene gel once at night. Drink plenty of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day. If condition doesn't start getting better in a month then consult dermatologist. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course and can also go for chemical peel containing Glycolic acid.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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