How Do You Spot Hormonal Acne and How Is It Treated?

How Do You Spot Hormonal Acne and How Is It Treated?

At its core, acne is caused by four things: your skin producing too much oil and your hair follicles getting clogged, along with bacteria and inflammation. But other factors can impact how those four factors interplay, leading to breakouts when you least want them.

Your hormones are definitely one of those factors. That’s why Elaine Phuah, DO, MBA, FACOI, and our team have worked extensively on treating hormonal acne for our patients at Hanami Medspa in Fort Worth, Texas. With our acne treatment expertise, Dr. Phuah and our team can help you move toward clearer, healthier skin. 

How to spot hormonal acne

Hormonal acne is caused by an uptick in oil (also called sebum) production. This can happen on your face, but it can also affect your back, chest, and shoulders. It generally doesn’t occur in teens. If you’re breaking out and you’re 20 or older, your hormones could be to blame. 

To differentiate hormonal acne from other types, you can look for some telltale signs.

For starters, breakouts along your jawline are probably hormone related. Also, if your breakouts are painful, it could be hormonal acne. Acne caused by hormones is more likely to develop into cysts, those painful under-the-skin pimples. 

In women, a nearly infallible sign that hormones are causing the breakout comes from the timing. If you notice that your acne gets worse in time with your menstrual cycle, you probably have your hormones to thank. 

Hormonal acne can also get worsened by other factors, like:

If any of those things generally make your breakouts worse, you could be dealing with hormonal acne. 

How to treat it

Here’s the good news: you’re not stuck with those breakouts. Here at Hanami Medspa, Dr. Phuah can develop a personalized plan to help you get clearer skin all month long. She tailors the hormonal acne plan to your skin and your cosmetic goals. It might include:

Additionally, if you’re dealing with acne scars, she can recommend treatment like microneedling with the SkinPen or Venus Versa™ radiofrequency resurfacing treatments to move you toward your ideal complexion. 

Finally, we can set you up with an Alastin skincare routine to help you further and maintain your results at home.

Long story short, hormonal acne is frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be part of your life long term. If you want to see what Dr. Phuah can do for you, check out our before and after gallery of past patients with acne. 

When you’re ready to get started with your personalized hormonal acne care plan, call Hanami Medspa or make an appointment online today. 

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