Hormonal Acne

[I_Crave_Hearts]

How do I treat hormonal acne without birth control?

[Mystified_Love]

Ehh I don't think there's much you can do for hormonal outbreaks. Have you tried using an astringent after your normal face wash? I use the blue clean&clear kind and I never get breakouts anymore.

[deadglory]

EATING BETTER CAN HELP GET RID OF INFLAMMATION

[I_Crave_Hearts]

Yes, I've used plenty of topical treatments, as well as at home remedies that people usually have work for them. They don't work for me though, but sometimes hormonal acne can only be treated by medication.

Oh, and I also eat pretty healthy. I eat mainly vegetables, fruits, beans, and nuts because I'm a vegetarian. Not so much dairy and eggs. I've actually read a person's diet has nearly nothing to do with acne, unless you're allergic or intolerant to the foods. I know people who eat junk and fast food, but have amazing skin.

[Mystified_Love]

I do know that my friend went to her doctor about her bad acne and he gave her a pill and special face wash. Maybe talk to your doctor then? But hers was really bad and painful.

[deadglory]

Yes, I've used plenty of topical treatments, as well as at home remedies that people usually have work for them. They don't work for me though, but sometimes hormonal acne can only be treated by medication.

Oh, and I also eat pretty healthy. I eat mainly vegetables, fruits, beans, and nuts because I'm a vegetarian. Not so much dairy and eggs. I've actually read a person's diet has nearly nothing to do with acne, unless you're allergic or intolerant to the foods. I know people who eat junk and fast food, but have amazing skin.

A DIET HIGH IN OMEGA-6 CAN INCREASE INFLAMMATION, INFLAMMATION CAN MAKE REDNESS AND SCARING WORSE.

EATING MORE PROTEIN AND FAT, AND LESS CARBOHYDRATES AND SUGAR CAN HELP DECREASE INFLAMMATION. ALSO A FISH OIL SUPPLEMENT CAN HELP BALANCE OUT THE OMEGA-6'S.

[varanandy]

Just avoid cleansers or other skin care products with scrubbing particles or a gritty texture, as they can irritate the skin.

[MysteryGirl44]

The Body Shop Tea Tree Facial Cleanser is great. Like deadglory, I also recommend fish oil supplements. They have numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties as well as promotes skin health. Avoid using an excessive amount of products on your skin, as well. Be sure to keep it clean and use hypoallergenic products.

[Josh_froggy]

see a doctor to check it out.
also washing your face too much can make you break out.

[IreneP]

I'm 23. I've been suffering from acne since I was 14. Doctors cannot help, masks and other cosmetics cannot help, NOTHING works((( I think it's peculiarity of my organism and I cannot do anything with it, at least now...