I think there are some tests which check for hormone imbalance and vitamin deficiency etc. I have just had a CBC blood test to make sure that my thyroid gland was working fine.

There are tests that vary in prices depending on the depth of testing. I have been researching myself and for the most indepth test I have found, the price is 750 privately. I don't know where in the world you are, but if in the UK you could try getting transferred through the NHS for testing. However, I have tried this with little success. Like Derms, GP's seem intent that acne and hormones are not related. Your Doctor may hopefully be more sympathetic than mine.

Good luck in what you decide, I think hormones are definitely worth ruling out.

you can get a hormone test done from your doctor but from what i have read lately the saliva tests are way more reliable than just getting bloodwork done. if you are a chick i have read that they need to collect saliva samples every other day in the 28 day cycle to get a reliable reading of your hormones. something to think about for sure.

I thought for the longest that my acne was hormonal bc it was most severe around my jaw line, neck, and chin area. I am clear now and it was bc of candida and other gut related issues, not hormonal. Not saying this is the same for you but i thought i'd chime in.

There are tests that vary in prices depending on the depth of testing. I have been researching myself and for the most indepth test I have found, the price is 750 privately. I don't know where in the world you are, but if in the UK you could try getting transferred through the NHS for testing. However, I have tried this with little success. Like Derms, GP's seem intent that acne and hormones are not related. Your Doctor may hopefully be more sympathetic than mine.

Good luck in what you decide, I think hormones are definitely worth ruling out.

 

I think you have a retard for a doctor, 99% of doctors agree that acne and hormones are strongly related. I've never met a GP who did not agree with that and I've seen 15 different ones in my life so far. Even the NHS page on acne highlights the link between acne and hormones. Honestly, just switch GPs.

I think you have a retard for a doctor, 99% of doctors agree that acne and hormones are strongly related. I've never met a GP who did not agree with that and I've seen 15 different ones in my life so far. Even the NHS page on acne highlights the link between acne and hormones. Honestly, just switch GPs

Retarded is polite for the bunch of GP's at my surgery. And yes a swap is on the cards.

I thought for the longest that my acne was hormonal bc it was most severe around my jaw line, neck, and chin area. I am clear now and it was bc of candida and other gut related issues, not hormonal. Not saying this is the same for you but i thought i'd chime in.

 

How do they test for candida?

I also have a coated tongue and got a tongue swab to test for candida but the result ended with 'no pathogens found'.

All acne is hormonal related IMO. That doesn't mean that there aren't other issues that have an effect on your hormones, thus candida or gut problems could cause those hormonal issues.