Hormones and Acne

Information on the connection between acne and hormones

As if we don't have enough to deal with, some people have to contend with acne along with their hormones.

According to Dr. Lawrence E Gibson MD, dermatologist with Mayo Clinic, hormones likely play a role in the development of adult acne. Some adult women experience mild to moderate acne due to hormonal changes that are associated with menstruation, pregnancy, and starting and stopping birth control pills.

Androgens are hormones released from the adrenal glands, ovaries and testes. Testosterone is an androgen hormone and is typically thought of as a male hormone, but is present in both women and men.

Hormonal adult acne is seen mostly in women, usually experiencing breakouts about a week before their period. If a woman is not taking any kind of hormonal birth control pill, estrogen levels peak at mid-cycle, then decline as she nears her period. After ovulation, the ovaries begin to produce progesterone and androgens which stimulate the sebaceous glands. This extra oil creates acne.

The sebaceous glands go into high gear during the third trimester, which causes oily skin and frequent breakouts in some pregnant women. Unfortunately, some women even experience acne after menopause when estrogen levels begin to taper off and testosterone becomes the dominant hormone.

Acne is not curable, but it is controllable. The first step for a successful hormonal acne treatment is to take action. Some women in their late 20's and older who are experiencing acne flare-up, or acne for the first time in their lives should follow a daily acne regimen to help clear up their adult hormonal induced acne.

It's definitely worth trying.

Are you ready to take control of your adult acne?

The Acne Regimen provides a step-by-step program for treating your adult acne.

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