
If you’re a woman, then you’ll be familiar with the way that blemishes suddenly appear shortly before and during your periods. Even if your skin is normally clear. Why is that?
Our hormones are one of the major causes of acne − for adults as well as for teenagers. This article looks at the link between acne and hormones and explains why they effect women in particular. It examines how fluctuations in hormonal levels during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and the menopause can cause acne.