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Acne On Face, Increasing Before Monthly Periods. Applying Skin Whitening Creams. Suggestions?
Hi Dr,
I have a problem with acne on my face ( especial on my forehead and cheeks) that seems to get worse each time I'm approaching my monthly period... I have been using skin whitening creams to help get rid of the problem, but even these don't seems to work... Instead they seems to aggravate the acne even more and leave me with blemishes which makes me even more conscious and its starting to affect my confidence and interfering with most aspects in my life.
I have a problem with acne on my face ( especial on my forehead and cheeks) that seems to get worse each time I'm approaching my monthly period... I have been using skin whitening creams to help get rid of the problem, but even these don't seems to work... Instead they seems to aggravate the acne even more and leave me with blemishes which makes me even more conscious and its starting to affect my confidence and interfering with most aspects in my life.
Sat, 20 Jul 2013
Hi, thanks for your query.
Acne is mainly due to hormonal imbalances which start during adolescence. It is very common to see flare up of acne just before monthly period due to increase in progesterone levels.
Skin whitening creams should not be used to get rid of acne as they may aggravate acne as has happened in your case.
I suggest you to consult a dermatologist for proper treatment of your acne and blemishes instead of self medication.
Acne has no permanent cure but it can be controlled with medication.
Don't be stressed. Keep up your self confidence.
Hope this helps you.
Acne is mainly due to hormonal imbalances which start during adolescence. It is very common to see flare up of acne just before monthly period due to increase in progesterone levels.
Skin whitening creams should not be used to get rid of acne as they may aggravate acne as has happened in your case.
I suggest you to consult a dermatologist for proper treatment of your acne and blemishes instead of self medication.
Acne has no permanent cure but it can be controlled with medication.
Don't be stressed. Keep up your self confidence.
Hope this helps you.
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flare up of acne near period is due to hormone progesteron.. it occurs in many females its quiet normal.. it will go away with age..
skin whitening cream should be applied only after all pimples are cured else it will act as irritant and will increase acne.. so stop using it.. if you have so many pimple scar then its better to go under chemical peeling rather then applying cream..
avoid pollution.. avoid oily , spicy and fatty food.. it aggravates acne..
please dont do self medication .. consult dermatologist..
take care..
thank you for using health care magic,
flare up of acne near period is due to hormone progesteron.. it occurs in many females its quiet normal.. it will go away with age..
skin whitening cream should be applied only after all pimples are cured else it will act as irritant and will increase acne.. so stop using it.. if you have so many pimple scar then its better to go under chemical peeling rather then applying cream..
avoid pollution.. avoid oily , spicy and fatty food.. it aggravates acne..
please dont do self medication .. consult dermatologist..
take care..
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