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Period Acne

Period acne usually flares up during the week of periods or the periods and improves or goes away after the period. Period acne occurs as a result of hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle. There will be a fall in estrogen levels before the period starts which leads to increased sebum production leading to acne.

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I have a terrible acne issue due to my periods. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 23-year-old female. My periods are regular, and I get acne during that time. My skin got clear recently, but due to my period cycle, I had a terrible breakout this time. My acne is near the cheek and jawline area, and it has been there for a week now. The bumpiness is not going d...  Read Full »

Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Acne can be treated easily with face wash, tablets, and creams. Some people have more oiliness on the face, which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, tablets...  Read Full »

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