I'm really concerned because I've been taking ashwagandha for the past 45 days and suddenly I've got a lot of cystic acne on my face. Could ashwagandha be causing this?

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Ashwagandha is generally considered safe, but some individuals may experience adverse effects, including skin issues like acne; ashwagandha can stimulate hormones, including testosterone, which may lead to increased sebum production and acne in some people, particularly those with hormonal imbalances or acne-prone skin; consider stopping ashwagandha for a few days to see if your acne improves,

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