Hormone problems? I'm losing my hair and have had really bad acne the past 6-8 weeks.?

Just these past couple months my hair has been falling out in hand fulls and my face has broken out in really bad acne, which is not normal for me. I usually have a nice complexion and have never had problems with my hair. I'm 26 years old and in good health...so I think. I've tried all sorts of acne treatments but nothing is stopping the acne and I've even changed shampoos. Can this be from hormones? Has anyone experienced this before? If so, how long did it last?Hormone problems? I'm losing my hair and have had really bad acne the past 6-8 weeks.?
It could be a few things...see a doctor for expert advice!Hormone problems? I'm losing my hair and have had really bad acne the past 6-8 weeks.?
the androgenic (male) hormones can cause both hair loss and acne. you don't say if you have any other symptoms of masculinization, but they could include reducing breast size, deepening of the voice, and hair growth in places that are inappropriate for a female, such as facial hair, chest, back or stomach. it seems like it would be worth seeing a doctor, because even if the problem is not hormonal, they may be able to help you. good luck.
You should go in for a medical check up. Explain your situation to your doctor and they will probably send you for testing. This situation you describe can come from a few different areas:


1. Cysts on your ovaries as in poly cystic ovarian disease


2. Sometimes the adrenal glands


3. Sometimes something to do with the pituitary


4. Some women just have more androgen's/DHT (male hormone) in their body produced, especially if you are under stress, with no factors that can be found.


It can be treated with an anti androgen medication such as aldactone can help with the hair loss and the acne. Possibly some birth control pills can help. However, if you want to conceive you cannot take this medication while trying or while being pregnant. It would be harmful to a male fetus. If you are overweight, losing weight can/will help.


Some people find help using saw palmetto capsules used by men for their prostates. Saw palmetto has anti androgen properties in it. It is a natural herb. Also mens Rogaine for the hair loss as it will also block the effects of DHT. Again both of these are not good if you are trying to conceive children.


The anti androgen medications start to work usually around 3 months, give or take some time. If you are also getting a thicker ';mustache'; than usual or hair where you do not want it, the medication would help with that too. Good Health and Good Luck. :)





P.s. have you recently come off any medication like birth control pills? They could cause a hormoen fluctuation. If it does not clear up, visit a doctor!
Go see a doctor - it could be a combination of things like thyroid problems and female hormones out of whack.
There are other things that can cause hair loss





1) stress


2) dieting ( not geting enough vitamins and nutrients in your diet which comes mostly from dieting)


3) etc.





Your probably having a sudden surge of hormones which is suddenly causing the acne, Sometimes we can be just fine and all of a sudden we get out of whack... You can try Proactive for the acne.. some think its a little pricey but well worth the results that you will get..





You can also start on a multivitamin. One that is high in vitamin E. A health food store would be the best place because they sell things that are more natural and better for you.





Good Luck
This is not hormones, this could be a number of things, like malnutrition, problems with your lymph system. I suggest strongly heading to your doctor for some immediate blood tests. It could be a sever infection, Thyroid problems cause hair loss, weight loss or gain, but what ever it is, it is serious and demands immediate attention. Good luck, please come back and let us all know what it was, what they gave you and how long it took to get your skin and hair back to normal. If you are starving yourself, stop, eat protien and be reasonable about your health, weight or you soon could be dead.
Sounds like hormone problems, you may have polycystic ovary disease, which has, among its symptoms the ones you describe.





Check with your gynecologist.
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Have you recently tried to lose a lot of weight? Sometimes when your body experiences a traumatic change such as weight loss, it will react in such a way.





If not it may also be a thyroid problem. Thyroid problems are hereditary, so check with your family and see if anyone else has had the same problem. More importantnly check with your physican, this seems very serious!