\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</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-2>\n<div data-type='\"_mgwidget\"' data-widget-id='\"1692882\"' data-uid='\"01fea\"'>\n<div id='\"mgw1692882_01fea\"'>\n<div>\n<div class='\"mgbox' card-media>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<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</h3><p><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</p><div class='\"css-h6zl9n\"'>\n<p>\u00a0Treatment 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</h3><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</p><div>\n<p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><p> \n</p><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\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 … \n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4588,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4587","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4587"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4587\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4589,"href":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4587\/revisions\/4589"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4588"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></span></p></div></div></span></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></span></p></div></h3></div></div></span></span></p></div></h3></div></div></div></span></span></p></div></h3></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></article></div></span></span></p></div></div></div></div></li></ul></div></span></span></p></div></div></div></article></div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></li></ul></div></div></article></div></span></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></li></ul></span></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></li></ul></div></div></span></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></article></li></ul></nav></div></h2></article></div>