bec415

hi everyone, i just joined the group, and i was hoping someone could help answer my question. i'm about 40 pounds overweight and my worst symptom from polycystic is acne. when i eat healthily, the "activity" of the acne settles down and i'm just left with scarring.

does this problem go away when you lose the weight? or if you're not overweight and you aren't eating well one week for example, will the acne flare up again? i would really appreciate any comments or advice, i can't seem to get any answers from doctors... THEY DON'T KNOW ANYTHING!!!!!

pooker

I am considered to be a thin cyster, and still suffer from the acne. I have been on BCP for almost 2 yrs and that seems to help some. I only have small flare ups.

It has to do with the hormones. And somewhere I read that too much sugar can cause your glands to overproduce oil, causing acne too. This is debated, but makes sense.

Have you been to the acne forum? Soem have had success with ProActiv, or a generic version. A great site is www.acne.org

Good Luck!

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