\n<div class='\"entry-content\"'>\n<article class='\"page-content-single' small single>\n<h2 data-testid='\"byline\"'>Treatments and Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Hormonal Acne\n<div>\n<nav id='\"tab-bar-0\"' class='\"css-7u7i0a\"' data-testid='\"tab-bar\"'>\n<ul class='\"css-17ztj4b\"'>\n<li class='\"css-t753mo\"'>Traditional treatments\n</li><li class='\"css-t753mo\"'>Natural treatments\n</li><li class='\"css-t753mo\"'>Diet\n</li><li class='\"css-t753mo\"'>Other tips\n</li><li class='\"css-t753mo\"'>FAQ\n</li><li class='\"css-t753mo\"'>Takeaway\n\n\n<article class='\"article-body' css-d2znx6 undefined>\n<div class='\"css-12va8w7\"'>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p class='\"css-w2pt6r\"'>Hormonal acne is typically associated with puberty, but can affect adults of any age. Treatments may include topical medications, oral medications, and natural remedies.\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p>Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that may cause oily skin, spots, and pimples to develop on your face and upper body.\n\n</p><div>\n<p>Research suggests that up to\u00a095%<span class='\"css-gkhufu' icon-hl-trusted-source-after><span class='\"sro\"'>Trusted Source\u00a0of people experience acne at some point during adolescence due to hormonal changes occurring in the body.\n\n<div>\n<p>Adults\u00a0may also\u00a0experience acne due to hormonal changes caused by:\n\n</p><div>\n<ul>\n<li>menstruation\n</li><li>menopause\n</li><li>polycystic ovarian syndrome\n</li><li>stress\n\n\n<div>\n<p>Keep reading to learn more about how to treat hormonal acne.\n</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-2>\n<div id='\"container-a61cac375b77acec69bf2af0b29f7ccb\"'>\n<div class='\"container-a61cac375b77acec69bf2af0b29f7ccb__stand\"'>\n<div class='\"container-a61cac375b77acec69bf2af0b29f7ccb__bn-container\"'>\n<div class='\"container-a61cac375b77acec69bf2af0b29f7ccb__bn\"'>\n<div class='\"container-a61cac375b77acec69bf2af0b29f7ccb__title\"'>Instagram girls want to date\n\n\n<div class='\"container-a61cac375b77acec69bf2af0b29f7ccb__bn-container\"'>\n<div class='\"container-a61cac375b77acec69bf2af0b29f7ccb__bn\"'>\n<div class='\"container-a61cac375b77acec69bf2af0b29f7ccb__img-container\"'>\n<div class='\"container-a61cac375b77acec69bf2af0b29f7ccb__img\"'>\n\n<div class='\"container-a61cac375b77acec69bf2af0b29f7ccb__title\"'>Play Lust Goddess\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div id='\"widget_call_out_c54385c1-6721-4d85-8ebf-70297b3691d2\"' class='\"css-hyumkp\"'>\n<div class='\"css-1r9bcg7\"'>\n<div class='\"css-xqvouu\"'>\n<h3 class='\"css-uf1jzf\"'>What are the different types of hormonal acne?\n\n<div><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-350' alignleft src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/facenewss.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/Capture-300x164.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/facenewss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Capture-300x164.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"560\"' height='\"306\"'>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class='\"css-xqvouu\"'>\n<div class='\"css-h6zl9n\"'>\n<p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p>Treatment for hormonal acne may depend on the\u00a0type of acne\u00a0you have and the severity of symptoms. The different types of acne\u00a0include<span class='\"css-gkhufu' icon-hl-trusted-source-after><span class='\"sro\"'>Trusted Source:\n<ul>\n<li>whiteheads\n</li><li>blackheads\n</li><li>papules\n</li><li>pustules\n</li><li>nodules\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class='\"css-1avyp1d\"'>\n<div>\n<div>Traditional treatments for hormonal acne\n\n<div>\n<p>Treatment for hormonal acne will aim to help reduce symptoms and prevent complications, such as\u00a0acne scars.\n\n</p><div>\n<p>Your treatment plan may include a combination of lifestyle changes, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and medical treatments.\n\n</p><div>\n<h3>Topical retinoids\n\n\n\n\n</h3><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-351 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/facenewss.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/Picture1-300x200.jpg%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/facenewss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Picture1-300x200.jpg' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"551\"' height='\"367\"'>\n</p><p>Topical retinoids\u00a0may help treat mild to moderate hormonal acne. Some retinoids\u00a0include<span class='\"css-gkhufu' icon-hl-trusted-source-after><span class='\"sro\"'>Trusted Source:\n<div>\n<article class='\"article-body' css-d2znx6 undefined>\n<div class='\"css-1avyp1d\"'>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>tretinoin\n</li><li>tazarotene (Tazorac)\n</li><li>adapalene (Differin gel)\n</li><li>trifarotene\n\n\n<div>\n<p>Topical retinoids are available OTC at pharmacies in the form of creams, gels, and lotions. If OTC retinoids aren\u2019t effective, a doctor may prescribe a stronger topical retinoid.\n\n</p><div>\n<p>Other common topical medications for hormonal acne may\u00a0include:\n\n</p><div>\n<ul>\n<li>antibiotics\n</li><li>benzoyl peroxide\n</li><li>salicylic acid\n\n\n<div>\n<h3>Oral contraceptives\n\n\n\n\n</h3><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-353 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/facenewss.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/oral-contraceptives-pill-news-300x200.jpg%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/facenewss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/oral-contraceptives-pill-news-300x200.jpg' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"635\"' height='\"423\"'>\n</p><div>\n<article class='\"article-body' css-d2znx6 undefined>\n<div class='\"css-1avyp1d\"'>\n<div>\n<p>Oral contraceptives\u00a0can be used to help treat hormonal acne in people assigned female at birth.\n\n</p><div>\n<p>The Food and Drug Administration has approved\u00a0three<span class='\"css-gkhufu' icon-hl-trusted-source-after><span class='\"sro\"'>Trusted Source\u00a0oral contraceptives for the treatment of acne. These include a combination of ethinyl estradiol and one of the following medications:\n\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>drospirenone (Yaz)\n</li><li>norgestimate\n</li><li>norethindrone\n\n\n<div>\n<p>Together, these ingredients target the hormones that can contribute to acne. This can be especially helpful during peaks in hormones, such as\u00a0ovulation.\n\n</p><div>\n<p>Oral contraceptives may not be an option for you if you have a history of\u00a0blood clots,\u00a0high blood pressure, or\u00a0breast cancer. You also shouldn\u2019t take these if you smoke.\n\n</p><div>\n<p>Learn more about\u00a0birth control for acne.\n\n</p><div>\n<h3>Anti-androgen drugs\n\n\n\n\n</h3><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-352 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/facenewss.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/5264-woman_and_bottle_with_pills-1200x628-Facebook-1200x628-1-300x157.avif%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/facenewss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5264-woman_and_bottle_with_pills-1200x628-Facebook-1200x628-1-300x157.avif' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"848\"' height='\"444\"'>\n</p><p>Anti-androgen drugs\u00a0can help reduce acne by decreasing the male hormone androgen. Too much androgen in your body can\u00a0contribute<span class='\"css-gkhufu' icon-hl-trusted-source-after><span class='\"sro\"'>Trusted Source\u00a0to acne by interfering with hair follicles that regulate skin cells and increasing oil production.\n<div>\n<article class='\"article-body' css-d2znx6 undefined>\n<div class='\"css-1avyp1d\"'>\n<div>\n<p>Spironolactone\u00a0(Aldactone) is primarily used to treat high blood pressure, but it could also help prevent your body from producing more androgen and allow your hormone levels to stabilize.\n\n\n</p><div class='\"css-1avyp1d\"'>\n<div>\n<div>How to treat hormonal acne naturally\n\n<div>\n<p>In some cases, natural remedies may help treat mild hormonal acne.\n\n</p><div>\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to note the research on their effectiveness is limited, and mixed. Natural remedies may not be as effective as OTC and medical treatments.\n\n</p><div>\n<p>As such, it\u2019s best to speak with a doctor about the potential risks, interactions, and treatment alternatives.\n\n</p><div>\n<div id='\"widget_call_out_d22a5ff2-e7d5-44f9-a98e-a64a2c0ab88a\"' class='\"css-hyumkp\"'>\n<div class='\"css-1r9bcg7\"'>\n<div class='\"css-xqvouu\"'>\n<h3 class='\"css-uf1jzf\"'>Skin patch test\n</h3><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-354 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/facenewss.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/Epikutanni-test-300x225.jpg%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/facenewss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Epikutanni-test-300x225.jpg' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"659\"' height='\"494\"'>\n</p><div class='\"css-19f8tkk\"'>\n<p>Before trying a natural remedy for hormonal acne, consider doing a skin patch test to identify and prevent potential allergies.\n</p><p>To do this, apply a small amount of the diluted product to the inside of your wrist. If you don\u2019t experience any irritation or inflammation within 24 hours, it should be safe to apply elsewhere.\n\n\n\n\n\n</p><div>\n<h3>Tea tree oil\n\n<div>\n<p>Tea tree oil\u00a0may\u00a0help decrease<span class='\"css-gkhufu' icon-hl-trusted-source-after><span class='\"sro\"'>Trusted Source\u00a0inflammation, bacteria, and oxidative stress that could contribute to acne.\n\n<div>\n<p>Tea tree oil is available in skin care products like cleansers and toners. You can also use tea tree essential oil as a spot treatment.\n\n</p><div>\n<p>Dilute tea tree essential oil with a carrier oil before use. Popular carrier oils include coconut, jojoba, and olive. Add about 12 drops of carrier oil to every one to two drops of essential oil.\n\n</p><div>\n<h3>Alpha hydroxy acid\n\n<div>\n<p>Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)\u00a0are plant acids derived mostly from citrus fruits. AHAs are a\u00a0popular<span class='\"css-gkhufu' icon-hl-trusted-source-after><span class='\"sro\"'>Trusted Source\u00a0natural remedy for removing excess dead skin cells that clog pores and minimizing the appearance of acne scars.\n\n<div>\n<p>AHAs can be found in many OTC masks and creams. As with retinoids, AHAs can increase your skin\u2019s sun sensitivity. You should always wear sunscreen when using products with AHA.\n\n</p><div>\n<h3>Green tea\n\n<div>\n<p>Topical green tea solutions can\u00a0help reduce<span class='\"css-gkhufu' icon-hl-trusted-source-after><span class='\"sro\"'>Trusted Source\u00a0inflammation and lesions associated with acne.\n\n<div>\n<p>You can also try drinking a few cups of green tea daily. However, minimal research exists on the benefits of drinking green tea for acne.\n\n\n</p><div class='\"css-1avyp1d\"'>\n<div>\n<div>How does diet impact hormonal acne?\n\n<div>\n<p>The association between diet and hormonal acne isn\u2019t fully understood.\n\n</p><div>\n<p>Research<span class='\"css-gkhufu' icon-hl-trusted-source-after><span class='\"sro\"'>Trusted Source\u00a0suggests that some\u00a0high-glycemic\u00a0and dairy foods could affect hormones like insulin and androgen, causing acne to develop.\n\n<div>\n<p>If you have hormonal acne, you may consider limiting sugar, dairy, and\u00a0refined carbs, such as white bread and pasta.\n\n</p><div>\n<p>On the other hand, foods high in\u00a0omega-3 fatty acids\u00a0like salmon may\u00a0help reduce<span class='\"css-gkhufu' icon-hl-trusted-source-after><span class='\"sro\"'>Trusted Source\u00a0inflammation and acne.\n\n<div>\n<p>Learn more about the\u00a0best diet and supplements for hormonal acne.\n\n\n</p><div class='\"css-1avyp1d\"'>\n<div>\n<div>What else can I do to clear hormonal acne?\n\n<div>\n<p>To clear up hormonal acne and keep it at bay it\u2019s important to establish an appropriate skincare routine.\n\n</p><div>\n<p>Consider trying the following:\n\n</p><div>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash your face in the morning and again in the evening.\n</li><li>Apply no more than a pea-sized amount of any acne product. Applying too much can dry out your skin and increase irritation.\n</li><li>Wear sunscreen every day.\n</li><li>Use only noncomedogenic products to reduce your risk of clogged pores.\n\n\n<div>\n<p>Learn more about\u00a0how to take care of your skin.\n\n</p><div>\n\n<div class='\"css-1avyp1d\"'>\n<div>\n<div>Frequently asked questions\n\n<div>\n<h3>How long does hormonal acne take to go away?\n</h3><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-355 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/facenewss.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/hormonal-acne-treatment-300x200.jpg%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/facenewss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hormonal-acne-treatment-300x200.jpg' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"782\"' height='\"521\"'>\n\n</p><div>\n<p>The exact timeline for hormonal acne varies from person to person. A new acne treatment plan typically takes\u00a08 to 16 weeks\u00a0to take full effect.\n\n</p><div>\n<h3>Where is hormonal acne usually located?\n\n<div>\n<p>Hormonal acne most often appears on your face in the T-zone, which includes your forehead, nose, and chin.\n\n\n</p><div class='\"css-1avyp1d\"'>\n<div>\n<div>The bottom line\n\n<div>\n<p>Hormonal acne most commonly occurs in adolescents during puberty, but it could also affect adults.\n\n</p><div>\n<p>Treatment may include a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and natural remedies.\n\n</p><div>\n<p>If your acne persists, speak with a doctor or dermatologist about a long-term treatment plan. They can revise your current plan and incorporate different treatments to maximize your results.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-356' alignleft src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/facenewss.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/cystic-acne-2-300x300.webp%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/facenewss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cystic-acne-2-300x300.webp' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"535\"' height='\"535\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Treatments and Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Hormonal Acne Traditional treatments Natural treatments Diet Other tips FAQ Takeaway Hormonal acne is typically associated with puberty, but can affect adults of any age. Treatments may include topical medications, oral medications, and natural remedies. 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