Acne in bulimia recovery

[aparton123]

Hello,

I am a 22 year old female who suffered from bulimia for almost 2 years. Over the past 12 months I have been in recovery (dramatically reduced episodes from daily to monthly) , and over the past 2-3 months I have been completely bulimia free.

During my bulimia I lost my periods completely and it is only since I started recovering 12 months ago that they returned. This coincides with the beginning of my acne ( never had it previously) as well as some hair loss, nails randomly falling off etc.

I believe this could be hormonal however doctors will not help me at all and say that it will 'settle down' in time.. however it has been 12 months and I am starting to find these symptoms very distressing. I have also asked for blood tests which I understand I should have been getting all along to monitor what is going on / any problems.

Has anyone else had a similar experience with hormonal acne? Or even any advice. I don't mind paying for treatment but I feel like I have been everywhere - dermatologist etc - but it didnt seem to help (I presume because the issue is internal? )

P.S. I also see a nutritionist so I have a very balanced diet plus take supplements she advised.

P.P.S. I am from the UK

Many thanks in advance!

[MelSarv]

I can’t confirm it’s hormonal or not... but I would start taking a good probiotic because being bulimic messes with your gut health... coming from a former person who was bulimic.. I also have tried getting hormonal testing with no dr. Wanting to listen... and also suffer from acne... I just started on a good probiotic and eating non processed Whole Foods:)