Hormonal Acne Treatment

During certain times of life – such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause – women’s hormone levels fluctuate. Often, this leads to troublesome skin breakouts. Although you might expect these challenges in your teens, acne is actually very common for adult women as well.

Unfortunately, treating hormonal acne presents more of a challenge in adulthood, especially during pregnancy.

Although medical science does not have too many precise answers, skincare experts do know that fluctuating hormone levels – specifically estrogen and progesterone – can lead to excess skin oil production. This, in turn, can clog pores and lead to breakouts.

When elevated levels of progesterone are present, it can lead to an increase of testosterone in a woman’s body, which can further lead to skin flare ups.

The most common events that trigger hormonal acne, aside from monthly menstrual cycles are pregnancy, menopause (when female hormone levels diminish) and the presence of certain thyroid conditions.

This type of skin condition often manifests along the jawline and near the chin – although not always. You may also experience cystic acne, rather than the typical whiteheads and blackheads you may occasionally notice. Cystic acne is painful, unsightly and highly prone to leaving behind permanent scarring. If you experience cystic breakouts, it is important to seek treatment immediately.

Many of the most common treatments used for acne-related skin problems are simply not effective for hormone-related breakouts. Others, while potentially effective, are not safe for use during pregnancy.

The most important factor to consider is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. For example, treatments that work for women with oily skin may not be appropriate for someone else who has dry or combination skin.

An experienced esthetician can evaluate individual factors, including age, general health, skin type, the presence of medical conditions, etc. to determine how best to resolve a hormonal acne problem. Typically, this involves a multi-faceted approach that may consist of changes in your skincare and makeup regimen, lifestyle changes and potentially other treatments.

Women who are pregnant must be especially careful when seeking treatment, to ensure that any planned acne treatment is safe for pregnancy. Many treatments advocated by dermatologists, including harsh prescription medications, may not be advisable.

Fortunately, safe pregnancy acne remedies are available.

At Skintherapy Acne Clinic in Salt Lake City, we help women every day who are battling hormone-related breakouts. Our programs are safe, simple and affordable, and our estheticians will work with your doctor if or when you become pregnant to ensure your skincare and acne treatments are safe for pregnancy. We also offer skincare solutions and acne treatment for women dealing with the hormone changes of menopause.

For whichever stage of womanhood you’re in, the Skintherapy Acne Clinic has a variety of proven treatment programs. Contact us today to schedule a consultation. We look forward to helping you with our advanced hormonal acne treatment program.