Can Hormone Replacement Therapy cause acne?

Yes, hormone restoration protocols can result in acne, especially Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). Increased hormone levels stimulate oil (sebum) production in the skin, leading to breakouts on the face, chest, and back. Testosterone is most responsible for sebum production. Excess sebum combines with dead skin cells to clog pores, creating an environment where bacteria can thrive and cause bacterial acne.

While hormone restoration offers many benefits, you don’t have to live with acne as a side effect. Defy Medical offers pharmaceutical-grade acne treatments like Tretinoin to ease hormone-related acne.