Acne is due to hypersensitivity of the sebaceous glands of the face; or abnormal hormone levels producing localized bacterial infections that manifest as pimples. There are currently dozens of causes known, but can be due to inflammation, fitness issues, hormonal balance, nutritional issues, or localized skin issues.
Hormonal Acne Treatment In Champaign, IL
Hormonal Acne
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Acne, pimples, zits, breakouts, boils, lesions—it’s called a lot of names, but we’ve all dealt with them.
Hormonal acne is characterized by breakouts around the jaw, neck, chest, and back. In puberty and afterward, hormonal acne can cause frustration, self-esteem issues, pain, and scarring.
Look for providers who can evaluate hormonal concerns through the spectrum of teen years, contraceptive management, hormone imbalance, menopause and aging. For hormonal acne treatment in Champaign, IL, Women’s Health Practice has options including the use of BBL and PGDF+. We welcome a chance to help you achieve fresh, healthier skin while addressing hormonal concerns.
Causes of Hormonal Acne
Hormones
In menopause, perimenopause, pregnancy, puberty, and a few days before menstruation, the estrogen and androgen hormone levels change. This change causes a change in the skin’s oil production, resulting in hormonal acne.
PCOS
As PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is characterized by the overproduction of androgen hormones, a common symptom suffered by those with PCOS is hormonal acne.
Diet & Stress
High glycemic foods, dairy, and whey contribute to inflammation and hormonal acne. Stress releases hormones that can increase oil production as well, resulting in breakouts.
How Hormonal Acne Happens
Both sexes require a specific balance of male and female hormones. This balance regulates the oil production in our pores, keeping skin hydrated and protected. Androgens, such as testosterone, increase oil production, while estrogens have the opposite effect. Lowered estrogen or increased androgens result in oily skin.
For example, in the days before a menstrual period begins, androgen levels are higher than estrogen levels. Sensitive skin responds with oil production, feeding bacteria in our pores and hair follicles. This imbalance in the skin’s natural microbiome triggers inflammation and excessive shedding of skin cells, resulting in clogged pores and breakouts.
Testing for PCOS, diabetes, menopause, and or skin conditions may help establish an effective treatment plan for acne. For those who need advanced medical therapies, a dermatology referral may be necessary.
Treatment Options
Hormone Therapy
To temporarily shrink fibroids and decrease menstrual bleeding, certain hormonal therapy medications are prescribed. However side effects are similar to menopause symptoms, so it is often simply used in preparation for surgery.
Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives do not affect the size or growth of fibroids but alleviate heavy menstrual periods and the pain associated with them. For some fibroids, an intrauterine device (IUD) may work as well.
Nutrition and Wellness
Changes in diet and management of daily stress levels may help people who need to avoid hormonal treatments. This also works as an add-on treatment.
Cosmetic Care
Many people can address their acne with non-invasive solutions. Skin care and cleansing, facials (Diamond Glow, HydraFacial, Glacial Facial) are the first line of defense for acne. More advanced acne or acne scarring can be treated by Skin Pen Microneedling, Vivace Microneedling, IPL, Halo Laser.
About Women’s Health Practice
Women’s Health Practice is proud to be a local provider of a variety of women’s health services and advanced hormonal acne treatment, in Champaign, IL.
Our medical care team has dedicated themselves to the long-term health and happiness of WHP patients. As a result, we have decades of experience regarding women’s health and holistic treatments. At WHP we give you options for treatment because your health should be on your terms.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Hormonal Acne
Hormonal acne can be treated with the right skincare routine, topical creams, medications, and diet changes. For a customized hormonal acne treatment in Champaign, IL, contact WHP for an appointment.
Hormonal acne breakouts primarily appear around the jawline, chest, neck, or back. If you seem to have breakouts regularly before your period, or in combination with excess facial and body hair, it may be hormonal. We can talk to you about the best treatment options for your skin type.
Yes, if painful breakouts appear on your body during perimenopause, hormones are a likely cause.
A variety of aesthetic treatments can reduce the appearance of acne scarring and redness. Changes in your skincare routine, laser peels, chemical peels, light therapy, and microneedling can all help improve the color and texture of acne scars. Our partner medical spa, Hada Cosmetic Medicine, offers these treatments.
Yes, we are in-network with most PPOs and HMOs for consultation costs, we also accept self-pay patients.
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