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I am a 26 year old white female. blue eyes, dark blonde hair, i freckle, tan easily and rarely burn. i experience minor break outs before menstration.

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Hormonal Acne: Acne in women ebbs and flows more cyclically due to monthly menstruation. We can also see the effects of estrogen levels on acne during pregnancy, and to a lesser degree, menopause. Doctors sometimes prescribe low-dose birth control pills to women to help regulate hormone levels and reduce acne symptoms. Doctors sometimes also prescribe androgen receptor blockers such as aldactone (spironolactone)..

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Acne: Acne caused by hormone fluctuations is very common. The usual acne treatment like benzoyl peroxide are normally very helpful.

Answered 8/22/2013

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