Which Hormone is responsible for acne-
The androgenic stimulus of the sebaceous glands plays an impoant role in etiopathogenesis of acne. Sebum production and excretion are regulated by androgenic hormones and mediators like EGF and IGF-1. androgens that are most impoant for sebum production: 5 alpha - dihydrotestosterone 5 alpha androsteine dihydroepiandrosterone testosterone Reference Harrison20th edition pg 1207
Estrogen
Thyroid
Testosterone
Gonadotropins
Anatomy of skin