Hormonal Acne
What is hormonal acne?
Hormonal acne also referred to as adult acne is a skin condition that effects adults between the ages of 20 and 50. This condition sees a number of breakouts on the skin develop among adults in different forms including blackheads, whiteheads and cysts. The main reason for hormonal acne to develop is as a result of an overproduction of sebum and pores on the skin becoming clogged and congested. Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, and we see more and more people experience acne throughout adulthood. Acne can develop in many areas of the body, however the most common areas are the face, back and chest. Whilst, it is common many people with hormonal acne can become self conscious and look for ways to hide and mask their skin concerns.
What causes hormonal acne?
Hormonal acne is caused by an imbalance of hormones overproducing oil leading to clogged pores and congested skin. Whilst hormonal acne is down to changes in the hormonal system, there are also some other contributing factors that can increase the risk of you developing adult acne including:
- Feelings of stress and anxiety
- A poor sleep routine
- A skincare routine that isn't suited to your skin type
- Genetics & family history
- Side effects of medication, steroids or a medical condition
- Pregnancy & other natural changes in hormones
Hormonal acne can be hard to control and treat, with some at home methods being ineffective, leaving many unhappy with the appearance of their skin.Â
Hormonal Acne Treatments
Hormonal acne can cause problems for many people and have a real impact on someones self esteem and confidence. There are many self help techniques you can try to help relieve some of your symptoms however they don’t always help. If you’re someone that is unhappy with the condition of their skin and would like some support, we’re here to help. Here at Victoria House Clinic we have a wide range of skin treatments available that have been designed to help you restore skin’s health, deep cleanse your skin & feel more confident within the skin you’re in. Let us help you regain confidence with our specialist hormonal acne treatments.Â