WHY DO I GET IT | YOUR HORMONES & ACNE

Acne Hormones and Teenagers

Seems every time someone mentions hormones and teenagers it's about sex. Well, hormones have a lot to do with sex (you've guessed that by now, right?) but they have a lot to do with your acne, too.

If you read the why you get acne section of this site, you know how there aren't specific "acne hormones," but that acne has its roots in male hormones called androgens. Whether you're a boy or a girl, both sexes have them. If you're a guy you've got more of them, which is why you might get more acne and more severe attacks. (Sorry about that).

If you're a girl, additional hormones produced during your monthly cycle can result in acne. If you tend to get acne at around the same time each month, that's why.

A lot of research has been done in this area. A LOT. For centuries teenage girls thought they were doing something wrong, like eating the wrong foods or getting overstressed, at the same time every month. The reality, as you know now, has very little to do with diet or lifestyle. It's just hormones associated with your period.

By the way, the same type of flare-ups can occur if you're pregnant since pregnancy triggers a huge hormone rush. (Just be sure to see a dermatologist before you do anything about acne if you're pregnant. Even over-the-counter treatments can have side affects on your baby.)

As with all this stuff, if your hormonal acne gets too bad or you can't stand it anymore, it's a good idea to find a dermatologist who understands how to treat teenage acne.

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