It is very possible. I have low D, and had low B12. I noticed my skin got way better when I was taking B12 supplements! And I am currently on Vitamin D supplements now too. I think it could very well be related! I will report back when I go to the dermatologist in a few months. (I need to save up $$)

Also, if you need calcium supplements too, calcium citrate and D3 go together for absorption.

Oops sorry for the multiple posts, but I keep thinking of things. I also have hormonal cystic acne. So, I think the deficiencies have a lot to do with the acne! I am also taking a hormone pill to control my aldosterone levels. I need to get off of it soon, so I am scared! But also hopeful that Vitamin D and B12 will help as well. So, next blood test have them check your thyroid hormone, and your D and B12.

No worries about the multiple posts...I really appreciate your input!

That's interesting (and good news!) that B12 improved your skin. My B12 was normal when I had it checked ~6mos ago, but I've been taking supplements anyway because it's supposed to help anxiety and energy levels.

It's funny you brought up thyroid...are your thyroid levels off? Last year, I had some wacky thyroid levels (it was hyper and then went back to normal, and I also had positive thyroid antibodies) but the endocrinologist didn't treat it because it wasn't that off. I've suspected for awhile that my thyroid could be contributing to issue.

How long have you been supplementing with vitamin D and at what dosage? I'm wondering how long it takes to build levels back up to normal.

I hope the vitamin D helps, and that you're able to find the answer to clear skin! Definitely keep us updated on how it goes, and I will do the same. I wish the answer was simple, but I feel like there are so many contributing factors, and everyone is so different too. I guess we will just have to keep experimenting!

Actually my thyroid was normal, but they thought it might be off because of the symptoms...But for sure have it checked again if things seem out of whack!

I'm taking liquid D3 at 5000 IU a day for a couple months now...But I haven't been consistent so I haven't noticed anything yet. I have noticed with the B12 more energy if I take it daily, but the last test said I had "too much" B12 so I can't take it every day anymore. But I now feel tired like I did months ago, so I might be low again.

I wish they had home tests for these things like a diabetic meter so we didn't have to keep going to the lab all the time! :D

I will let you know if the calcium helps. I have to do one supplement at a time though, I just had to start daily eye drops and an eye regimen for a new issue. So adding a vitamin drink (I got the powder for water) to the mix will be later! LOL

Take care! :)

Also, strangely I always have a breakout when I haven't been able to sleep for awhile!

My Dr recommended 8000 IU of Vit D, which I thought seemed really high, especially since you can overdose! My levels weren't extremely low (24), so I don't know how much I will take. Were your D levels super low? Maybe I will start out around 4000-5000 and see how it goes!

I'm sorry to hear about your eye. I hope you find some relief from your new regimine. And I hope you are able to sleep well. I never realized how important sleep was until my sleeping started to get messed up!

Take care, and thanks so much for answering all my questions!

Hey, ninamrtnz! Thanks so much for the advice about the fish oil. I know it's good for skin (and many other things too), but had never considered it might help my acne.

How much do you take? How long after starting it did you notice a difference in your skin? Sorry for all the questions...I just so desperate to find something that will help clear my skin!

Thanks!

Thanks, sun! I will definitely look into that. I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my post. It seems like so many different conditions/deficiencies can be associated with acne, but I'm willing to try just about anything at this point!

wow no kidding i too have low V. d you said V.d3 i will look for that my Dr. has been trying to get my levels normal for years and it is not fun being 33 and having acne and very oily skin i have to wash my face at least 3 times a day . thank you for the info

Hi, tccleveland,

Thanks for posting! I'm sorry you're also dealing with acne, but I hope you can get your Vit D levels up. Have you tried supplementing before? I've been taking around 4,000 IU of d3 for about a month now. My skin had seemed better, especially in the past 2 weeks, so maybe it's helping?!? It might be too early to tell, though.

But I would definitely ask your Dr. about supplementing. I know they have prescription level vitamin D if you don't respond to OTC supplements, or if your levels are super low. What were your Vit D levels, if you don't mind me asking?