Dermatologists Say To Avoid This Mistake At All Costs When It Comes To Hormonal Acne
February 10, 2023 by Lisa Cupido
Just when you thought you were all done with pimples, it appears out of nowhere: hormonal acne, aka the bane of your existence. Hormonal acne doesn’t follow the typical logic of pimples as we know it — you can keep your skin super clean and keep your fingers far away from your face and still, they pop up when you least expect it. Dealing with acne at any age is no picnic, but if you’re also combatting drier skin than you had in your teens (when you probably just slathered benzoyl peroxide over zits and called it a day) acne can be especially tricky to treat.
Tricky doesn’t mean impossible.
“When it comes to hormonal acne, it can be super frustrating,” said Dr. Mary Alice Mina, a double-board certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon and the host of THE SKIN REAL, a candid and fresh take on skin care and beauty, curated by dermatologists. “Typically this affects women in their 30s and up, at a time when we thought we were done with acne! Hormonal acne tends to affect the lower face and jawline area and can coincide with one’s menstrual cycle.”
It’s not your imagination — hormonal acne is appearing every month and now the challenge is finding out what to do — and which mistakes you should not be making — when it comes to hormonal acne.