Bad Acne, could Thyroid problem be the cause?

Question

I've always struggled with acne growing up. I'm almost 24. I started seeing a Nutritionist last year and it had really started clearing up. In the last two months though it's progressively gotten worse. It's the WORST it's ever been in my life. Not just small things but very bad, painful underground ones that are hard to get rid of. I currently have 6 just on my face and that's not including my back. Last time I went in to see my Nutritionist he said I was having some Thyroid problems. Any chance that could be the cause?! I'm desperate to figure out what's going on as it's so random. Any advice would be fabulous.

Answer 1

See a Dermatologist and ask them about the thyroid problems. More than likely they will want to do a blood draw to check your Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Levels (TSH), a hormone that regulates the activity in your thyroid gland. However, more than likely you are still going through puberty; most people don't realize that it ends around 23-ish. The skin doc will probably put you on an antibiotic such as minocycline to deal with it (I was on this for a bit, it seemed to help substantially).

Either way, even though diet does have an effect on integumentary (skin) health, a nutritionist can't correct everything, and a dermatologist is needed as they specalize in these types of things. See one.

Answer 2

6 is not that bad so i doubt its ur thyroid  

Answer 3

6? Dude, really? I must have at least 20 on my face and that's the worst you've had it? Sure I'm a teen but still...you're making a bit of a big deal out of it. Anyway, TO TEH DOCTROZ?!?!?

Answer 4

Not thyroid, but go to a dermatologist like I did.

My dermatologist gave me a book she got off the internet. She told me to do as the book said.

So me and my girlfriends did it together and started school 8 days later w/great looking skin.

Give it a look; www.acnetreatmentscamsrevealed.com

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Answer 5

What the skin needs is a product that clears pores and kills bacteria, thus preventing hair follicles from clogging and turning into acne. This is what you should be looking for if you want to get rid of those ugly acne.

Before trying any treatment, I suggest you read this informational source that listed the most effective acne treatments available:

http://www.17acnetreatments.com

P.S. I also know someone who used to suffer from severe acne for 14 YEARS and finally got rid of it completely. She's sharing her story at her site:

http://20six.co.uk/my-acne-solution

Maybe you could learn from her inspirational story

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Answer 6

it could be...thyroid is whether youre hormones are normal...if they are going to fast (idk) then they will need to prescribe you medecine to slow down the excretion of hormones...better go see a doctor...