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