The Acne Journal
The Surprising Truth About Hormonal Acne
I have hormonal acne - can you still help me?
This is a question we get asked often. It's hard to understand how treating acne topically can help breakouts that are caused by something internal, like hormones.
Hormones definitely do play a role in acne flare-ups: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), high-androgen birth control, pregnancy, miscarriage, breastfeeding, fertility treatments, hormone replacement therapy, testosterone, and emergency contraception pills are some of the...
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Author
Rebecca Meyers
Acne Specialist
Rebecca is a Certified Acne Specialist and founder of Elements Skin Care & Acne Clinic in Anchorage, Alaska and the Clear Skin Home Program. Since 2006, she has specialized in helping others regain their confidence through her acne coaching programs. In 2018, Rebecca was awarded Face Reality's Acne Specialist of the Year, and in 2019 was awarded Acne Specialist of the Year Runner-Up for her long-distance results.
