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Why Does Acne Return After Stopping Medication and How to Treat It?
3 months ago
Every time I stop my acne medication, the pimples return within weeks. Is this normal? Does it mean there’s an internal issue like hormones or gut imbalance that needs to be treated alongside topical treatments?
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Answered 17/10/2025
Yes, recurrence is common when the root cause isn’t fully addressed. Topical treatments address the symptoms but not the triggers, so acne returns quickly once you stop them.
Dermatologists may evaluate hormones, stress, and lifestyle factors to understand the deeper cause. When both internal and external factors are treated together, acne stays in control much longer.
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