❌Myth: Acne is caused by hormones.
✅Fact: Acne is partially caused by hormones, but is usually caused by at least two factors that cause active breakouts.
Acne is mainly caused by androgens, or “male hormones,” which can be triggered by PMS, high stress, foods like dairy and certain prescription drugs, like Wellbutrin. Another possible cause is hormone influence, but it is rarely the root cause unless the person is on a high-androgen birth control (like NuvaRing) or has an actual hormone-disrupting condition (like PCOS).