Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years and pregnancy, probably play a role in causing acne.

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Is it true that hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years and pregnancy, probably play a role in causing acne?

Yes. Multiple dermatological and endocrinological reviews support the consensus that hormonal fluctuations during puberty and endocrine activity play a central role in the pathogenesis and treatment of acne vulgaris.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

The analysis

The claim is specific, empirical, and contestable (hormones causing acne). Retrieved papers on adolescent acne, hormonal therapies, and androgen receptor inhibitors consistently confirm the hormonal underpinnings of acne during puberty. Therefore, the claim is supported by the literature.

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Endocrine disorders and hormonal therapy for adolescent acne

2017

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Nguyen, H. L. & Tollefson, M. M. (2017). Endocrine disorders and hormonal therapy for adolescent acne. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1097/mop.0000000000000515

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Clascoterone in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Narrative Review.

2026

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S, S., J, S., A, K., A, W., & M, Ł. (2026). Clascoterone in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Narrative Review.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph19081304

Endocrine Disorders and Hormonal Therapy for Adolescent Acne

2022

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Assawaruangsin, C. (2022). Endocrine Disorders and Hormonal Therapy for Adolescent Acne. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijcsrr/v5-i6-39

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