Whats the best way to stop hormone-related acne?
Often people with hormonal related acne find birth control pills helpful in controlling breakouts. If you’re still having severe breakouts while on the pill, you may have to look into something harsher – like Accutane. Unfortunately links between acne and diet have been very weak, so it’s unlikely you can control the breakouts by changing the way and what you eat. However, some have suggested the acne prone individuals should stay away from milk/dairy products, excessive seafood, and high GI foods. Furthermore, some have found that vitamins A & E to be helpful (but beware excessive vitamin A & E intake can be very dangerous). Excessive exfoliation can exacerbate acne inflammation and outbreak. Acne is not caused by bad hygiene. The key is to be gentle with your skin to help calm it. Don’t use overly harsh cleansers and chemicals. Try using 2.5% benzoyl peroxide instead of 10% (this is the track ProActiv takes). There are some other non-medical treatments for acne now – like laser and l
