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Can Low Iron Lead to Acne?

I'm trying to find out if there is a link to iron and acne. Thanks.
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Iron is important for general health; however, vitamin A is linked to acne vulgaris. Natural or synthetic analogues of vitamin A have had success with skin disorders, including acne vulgaris.
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various professional organizations, states that acne is principally a result of hormone imbalance
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