Acne isn’t just for teenagers. Many adults find themselves battling breakouts long after high school, and hormones are often the culprit. If you’ve noticed sudden flare-ups around your jawline, chin, or cheeks—especially around certain times of the month—hormones are likely playing a role.

How Hormones Trigger Breakouts

Androgens (male hormones that everyone has) stimulate oil glands. When hormone levels spike, those glands can go into overdrive, creating excess sebum. Combine that with dead skin cells and bacteria, and voilà—breakouts. For women, changes in estrogen and progesterone during cycles, pregnancy, or menopause often contribute.

Who Gets Hormonal Acne?

• Women in their 20s–40s (though men can get it too).
• People under high stress (stress hormones like cortisol also play a role).
• Those with conditions like PCOS, which can cause imbalances.

How to Manage It

The best approach combines lifestyle, skincare, and sometimes medical help. Stress reduction, balanced sleep, and avoiding harsh skin products make a difference. Professional treatments like peels or light therapy can reduce inflammation, while medical therapies can help balance hormones internally.

The Takeaway

Adult acne is more common than you think, and it’s not just a “skin problem”—it’s often hormonal. The good news? With the right plan, clear skin is within reach.

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