Hormonal Acne: Causes, Treatments and More

Hormonal acne is exactly what you think it is- Acne which is directly related to the hormonal fluctuations of your body. Hormonal acne is when breakouts occur on your skin. These can be in the form of pimples, blackheads, or whiteheads. Although you may experience hormonal acne during puberty in some cases it occurs in adults as well. 

Understanding Hormonal Acne

Hormonal acne is linked to the overproduction of sebum due to hormonal changes. This clogs skin pores resulting in acne. Hormonal acne often appears during puberty and on the T-zone of the face. Most commonly hormonal acne affects people between the ages of 20 and 50. 

Hormonal acne in adults occurs in the bottom part of the face, usually below the cheeks and around the jawline. In certain situations, hormonal acne may take shape into whiteheads, blackheads and cysts. 

Hormonal acne affects both men and women, but majorly pregnant women and women undergoing menopause.

What Causes Hormonal Acne?

Hormonal acne develops when fluctuation in hormones causes oil glands to produce excessive oil. The oil interacts with bacteria on the skin pores where hair follicles grow and cause acne. Here are some of the causes of hormonal acne:

• Stress
• Lack of sleep
• Poor diet and hygiene
• Side effect from a medication
• Family history of acne
• Medical conditions like PCOS

How to Manage Hormonal Acne

If your acne is mild, then taking OTCs can help. But if the acne is in a much severe stage, OCTs cannot help because the bumps occur below the skin surface and the medication cannot reach the deeper layers of the skin. In such cases, you should seek professional help.

However, few natural remedies can help with mild to moderate acne. These include:

• Tea tree oil
• Aloe vera
• Green tea
• Alpha hydroxy acid 
• Honey

Acne Sonic Facial for Hormonal Acne

Acne sonic facial is an advanced laser treatment that is designed to rid you of severe hormonal acne. This treatment clears the skin of congestion, blackheads and reduces inflammation leaving your skin plump and rejuvenated. 

Advanced levels of sound wave technology are used to penetrate deeper layers of the skin, increasing blood circulation, toning muscles and giving you smoother and acne-free skin. It is best to follow this treatment with laser skin resurfacing for advanced results

Benefits of acne sonic facial:

• Reduces acne and acne scars
• Tones facial muscles
• Initiates cell renewal

If you are looking for professional help for your hormonal acne, then you should visit You By Sia. It is a renowned laser skin care clinic in Australia that provides over-the-top treatments. A deep study of your skin is conducted and only then you are advised of a treatment accordingly. You can contact us at (02) 8806 0675 or drop an email at bondi@youbysia.com.au. 

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