Acne
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A common skin condition where clogged pores turn into spots, from blackheads to deeper, sore bumps. Hormones, especially androgens, play a big part.
You might notice
- blackheads, whiteheads or pimples
- oily skin
- deep, painful spots that can leave marks
- breakouts around your period
- flare-ups in stressful weeks
Who can help
- Dr. Rachel Alioto · Naturopathic Doctor (ND)Profile →
- Dr. Caitlin O'Connor · Naturopathic Doctor (ND), MSCPProfile →
- Dr. Erika Enos · Naturopathic Doctor (ND), ColoradoProfile →
An esthetician is the place to start for skin care, and a naturopathic doctor if you'd like to look at what's underneath.
See everyone for skin →Where it can overlap
- Hormonal acne
Acne can overlap with hormonal acne. Established
- PCOS / PMOS
Acne can be a recognised feature of PCOS / PMOS. Established
- Rosacea
Acne can overlap with rosacea. Established
- Inflammation
Acne involves inflammation. Established
- Stress
Acne can flare with stress. Associated
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- Blood sugar
Acne may be worth exploring alongside blood sugar. Emerging
- Skin changes
Acne can overlap with skin changes. Woo exploration
Established: well documented · Associated: linked, not a cause · Emerging: early research · Woo exploration: worth exploring, not yet sourced. A link isn't a cause.
Keep exploring
5 sources · how we checked
Everything on this page was researched from clinical guidance, government health sources and published reviews first, then single studies. Where a connection is only worth exploring, it says so.
- Acne NHS · 2026 · Government health source
- Acne: Types, Causes, Treatment & Prevention Cleveland Clinic · 2023 · Academic medical centre
- Adult Acne: What Causes It and What To Do About It Cleveland Clinic · 2024 · Academic medical centre
- Can the right diet get rid of acne? American Academy of Dermatology · Professional medical organisation
- Rosacea NHS · 2023 · Government health source
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