How to Treat Hormonal Acne Hormonal Acne Treatment by Dr. Sindhujaa Sreekanth

1. How to Treat Hormonal Acne | Hormonal Acne Treatment by Dr. Sindhujaa Sreekanth hello I'm Dr. Sindhujaa Sreekanth a senior consultant dermatologist at Oliva skin and hair clinic in today's video we are going to look at hormonal acne a common concern among adult women almost 51% of women between 20 and 29 years and more than 35% women in the 30 and 39 age group have acne hormonal acne is also a common complaint I hear from a lot of my clients friend friends family and social media followers many factors other than menstruation like pregnancy use of birth control pills menopause PCOS insulin resistance and thyroid disorders cause hormonal changes that can trigger acne this video will help you take timely action to improve your skin health and prevent acne scars let us understand the difference between hormonal acne and teenage acne as the name suggests hormonal acne is typically associated with hormonal fluctuations in adults these appear on the skin as your body responds to the rise and fall in hormones meanwhile regular acne may appear any time on the T-Zone of the face back chest shoulders and butttocks but breakouts on the lower part of your face the chin and the jawline May signify hormonal acne it may sometimes also appear on the sides of the cheeks and the neck while teenage acne May manifest as white heads blackheads papules pules cystic or nodular acne papules or red bumps and cystic acne are characteristic features of hormonal acne remember it is best to consult a dermatologist who can diagnose hormonal acne and help you manage it let us look at the signs and symptoms of hormonal acne it causes painful lesions on your cheeks the lower part of the face and the jawline it rarely affects the trunk hormonal acne may appear as papules or red bump and cystic acne severe hormonal acne is often painful as the nodules are deep rooted in the skin pain transient redness and swelling accompany hormonal acne top causes of hormonal acne increased Androgen levels excess production of the male hormone testosterone in

2. women causes increased sebum production and acne menstrual cycle before the monthly period the fluctuations in the levels of estrogen and progesterone can stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum causing breakouts polycystic ovarian syndrome cysts in the ovaries interfere with ovam production and Spike the secretion of male hormones leading to painful pimples menopause women in their 40s and 50s may experience acne while undergoing menopause breakouts may appear due to decrease in the female reproductive hormones as the ovaries stop releasing eggs steroid use medications containing steroids may disturb your hormone balance and cause acne flareups increased bacterial activity hormonal fluctuations may increase the sebum production and cause the multiplication of acne causing bacteria stress high stress levels lead to excess cortisol that triggers the sebaceous glands and leads to increased oiliness of the skin and breakouts poor lifestyle unhealthy habits such as excessive smoking and drinking can cause elevated testosterone levels in the body and zits especially among men medical conditions high blood pressure and high sugar levels increase the risk of hormonal imbalance and acne how to treat hormonal acne remember to consult a dermatologist for hormonal acne as they customize it based on the root cause the skin type and the severity of the acne at Oliva skin and hair clinics dermatologists May recommend the foll following Advanced Solutions chemical peels corticosteroid injections comedone extraction I trust that this video is informative and helps you identify and deal with hormonal acne in the best way possible remember it always helps to go to a dermatologist as soon as you notice signs of hormonal acne the sooner you start your treatment the faster you can manage hormonal acne and enjoy long-term [Music] satisfaction Book your appointment at the nearest Clinic to experience the best dermatological advice on your skin concerns. #acnetreatment #dermatologist #acne #hormonalacne Get the flawless, radiant skin you deserve! Expert Dermatologist Available at Oliva's Skin and Hair Clinic. ✅ Click here: https://bit.ly/3ifSboo or ? 8377950960 for more information ✅