Conquering Your Acne - A Few Helpful Tips

Hormones (or a lack of them) during later years - especially for women - can play a role in acne flare-ups and prevention. Treatment options include topical retinoids, oral antibiotics and Benzoyl Peroxide for teen years. Studies show that about 50 percent of women have acne, which is referred to as hormonal acne, during the week before their menstruation. Oral contraceptives or hormonal birth control pills and hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) may be helpful for women, combined with systemic or topical treatments, prescription or over-the-counter products and medications. Use products with gentle exfoliation ingredients and avoid products that contain alcohol.