😣And just when you turn 30 something think you’re past the “acne” stage of life.... Adult hormonal acne enters center stage 💢 Hormonal acne, also known as adult acne, affects adults between the ages of 20 and 50. Acne causes bumps on your face, shoulders, chest and back in the following forms: 💢 During puberty, hormonal acne often appears in the T-zone. This includes your forehead, nose, and chin. 💢Hormonal adult acne typically forms on the lower part of your face. This includes the bottom of your cheeks and around your jawline. 💢For some people, hormonal acne takes the form of blackheads, whiteheads, and small pimples that come to a head, or cysts. 💢Cysts form deep under the skin and don’t come to a head on the surface. These bumps are often tender to the touch. 💢Hormonal acne may be caused by influxes of hormones from: ✨menstruation ✨polycystic ovarian syndrome ✨menopause ✨increased androgen levels 💢Specifically, these hormone fluctuations may aggravate acne issues by increasing: ✨overall skin inflammation ✨oil (sebum) production in the pores ✨clogged skin cells in hair follicles ✨production of acne-causing bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes 💢 Unless your hormonal acne is mild, over-the-counter (OTC) products usually aren’t successful. 💢This is because hormonal acne typically takes the form of cystic bumps. These bumps form deep under the skin, out of reach of most topical medications. 💢Oral medications can work from the inside out to balance your hormones and clear up the skin. Common options include oral contraceptives and anti-androgen drugs. #hormonalacne #acne #adultacne #acnetreatments #pcos #skincare #retinoids #dermatology #boardcertifieddermatologist