Hormonal Acne Treatment

If your skin flares up like clockwork every month, you’re dealing with hormonal acne. It’s deep, painful, and stubborn. And no, it’s not just a teenage thing. Read on to find out which hormonal acne treatments our dermatologists recommend.

What Treatment Actually Works for Hormonal Acne?

1. Skincare That Makes a Difference

💊 Retinoids – Encourage faster skin turnover.

💊 Azelaic Acid – Reduces inflammation and can fade scars.

💊 Salicylic Acid – Clears clogged pores and prevents spots.

2. Hormonal Treatments That Work

🩺 The Pill – Can regulate hormone levels and prevent breakouts.

🩺 Prescription Hormonal Medication – A game-changer for many women with persistent acne. Find out more here.

🩺 Diet & Lifestyle – Reducing dairy and sugar can make a difference (reference). Chances are you know and have tried this, so read on.

3. Laser Treatments for Hormonal Acne & Cystic Breakouts

For some breakouts, laser therapy can help by reducing bacteria, inflammation, and excess oil production. Please note that from our experience, you may need a few sessions to get the best results from laser treatment.

💡 Best Laser Options for Hormonal Acne:
💎 Intense Broad Band Light (BBL) – Targets acne-causing bacteria, calms redness, and improves post-inflammatory pigmentation.
💎 Fractional Laser Resurfacing – Best for acne scars, but also improves overall skin texture by boosting collagen.
💎 Blue Light Therapy (LED) – Kills P. acnes bacteria and reduces inflammation in active breakouts. Best for mild cases and in conjunction with facial peels, good skincare and possibly prescriptions.

Cystic Acne: Why It’s Different & How to Treat It

Cystic acne is deep, painful, and hard to budge. Spot treatments won’t cut it.

🚨 DO NOT PICK! This will only make it worse and increase scarring. Hard, we know.

💙 Try ice therapy – It won’t get rid of it, but a cold compress can help with swelling.

💊 Prescription options – For severe cases, a dermatologist can offer stronger solutions.

💡 If you’ve tried everything and nothing works, it’s time to see a specialist: contact us here. 

Your Skin, Your Rules

As a team of Dermatologists in London, we believe in science-backed, personalised skincare. No fads, no false promises—just real solutions that work. If you’re struggling with hormonal or cystic acne, let’s find what’s right for you.

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Helen
CoFounder
No. 23 Skin
02039411815