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Hormonal acne is an unpleasant condition that mainly affects adults. This type of acne appears most often after the age of 25 and mostly affects women who often have problems with stabilizing hormones. What tests should be performed if hormonal acne is suspected and how to cure this ailment?
What is hormonal acne?
Hormonal acne is a type of acne caused by disturbances in the hormonal balance. It appears in adults who are most often already 25 years old. Women struggle with hormonal acne much more often than men, because the fair sex is characterized by hormonal instability.
Hormonal acne is a chronic dermatosis and is characterized by the presence of blackheads, maculopapular eruptions and purulent cysts. Hormonal acne is associated with the excessive production of sebum by the sebaceous glands. Hormonal acne often occurs in people who did not struggle with the problem of adolescent acne during adolescence.
Hormonal acne – causes
Hormonal acne can appear in men and women for many reasons. Women struggle with hormonal acne when hormonal disorders occur in their bodies. Such situations occur, for example, before menstruation, during pregnancy or during the menopause. To some extent, sex hormones, i.e. estrogens and androgens, are responsible for hormonal acne. However, specialists indicate that the appearance of hormonal acne is much more influenced by our lifestyle. People who do not care about a healthy diet, live under constant stress and are exhausted, deal with hormonal acne much more often.
In this case, hormonal acne is caused by excess sebum production. Sebum is released more intensely in a situation of prolonged and intense stress. Sebum clogs the pores, and unhealthy diets add to the aggravation of hormonal acne. This type of acne also occurs in people who are struggling with thyroid diseases.
Soothing acne lotion for everyday use, which you can buy at a favorable price on Medonet Market, will help regulate sebum secretion.
- The herbal and fruit mixture, Velvet Skin Klimuszko, has a positive effect on the skin. You should drink it twice a day to notice the effects.
Types of hormonal acne
There are two main types of hormonal acne: estrogenic and androgenic acne. The more common type of hormonal acne is androgenic acne, and this affects both men and women. Androgenic acne is caused by male sex hormones and takes the form of large, painful pustules and blackheads. Androgenic hormonal acne appears most often on the neck, chin, forehead and back.
Estrogenic hormonal acne is characterized by reddening of the skin. There is erythema on the face, which is the result of permanent expansion of blood vessels. In the next stage of this acne, small, red, burning and itchy spots appear. This type of acne mainly affects the face and occurs on the chin, nose, cheeks and forehead.
The Cannaderm brand offers the cream for the care of skin with symptoms of hormonal acne. The cream contains natural active substances that smooth the skin and minimize the formation of acne. Also try the Sevolium anti-inflammatory cream for oily, acne-prone and spotty skin.
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Hormonal acne – diagnostics necessary
In the case of hormonal acne, endocrine examinations should be performed to help determine what exactly caused the acne. The hormones to be tested are:
- 17-OHP (17-Hydroxyprogesterone),
- DHEA / DHEAS (dehydroepiandrosterone),
- androstendion,
- SHBG (sex hormone binding protein),
- free testosterone,
- prolactin,
- LH (lutropina),
- FSH (folliculotropin),
- thyroxine (fT4),
- tyreotropina (TSH).
For the care of acne skin, we recommend the DERMO EXPERT FLOSLEK lightening acid peeling for the night, which is available at Medonet Market at a favorable price.
How to cure hormonal acne?
Hormonal acne is treated through oral medication and topical application of preparations recommended by a dermatologist. Antibiotics and retinoids, which are a derivative of vitamin A, are most often taken orally. Creams and ointments with antibiotics are applied directly to the skin. It is worth remembering that the treatment in the case of hormonal acne is long-lasting and lasts at least several months. During this time, you must not forget about moisturizing the skin. A set of hemp-based cosmetics for acne-prone skin will be suitable for this. For the daily care of acne-prone skin, we also recommend the EPTA AC Cleansing and Care Set for oily and acne-prone skin. EPTA AC matting emulsion for oily and acne-prone skin.
As a support for acne treatment, try the Eco Tea Recommended for Acne, which can be used externally on skin lesions or internally by drinking regularly.