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Acne is estimated to affect up to a third of PCOS sufferers. Have you or do you have acne?

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Yes I have acne
36
No I have never experienced acne
28
Yes in the past but not now
7
I think so but it's never been diagnosed
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CrazyCatMazza

I had acne but my doctor prescribed a 6 month course of antibiotics and they worked along with weight loss and supplements. Been off them around 10 weeks now and its not returned yet

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Molly161018

My acne cleared up when I went on a low carb and no sugar diet!

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Lab_mom

I struggled with acne for years, tried every topical treatment under the sun, different skincare regimes, antibiotics, diet changes etc. The only thing that worked 🤞 was a course of roaccutane. You will need to be referred to a consultant dermatologist in order for it to be prescribed, as the medication is harsh on your body and it has many side effects.