CallieAndToby Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 So my hormonal imbalance has caused terrible acne and my skin is very sensitive. I could never use most natural things and for awhile I could use an aloe vera acne gel that was all natural but last time it burned my skin. I use very delicate soap for sensitive skin when bathing but doesn't help with acne. Any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashc Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Green tea always helped me with breakouts and also lemon, but since you mentioned natural things don't work for you, you can try products with alpha-hydroxy acids or tea tree oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitcedar Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Oral antibiotics but you would need to speak with a dermatologist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashc Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Hi there! Have you figured this out yet. I hope you found something that works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitcedar Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Also, are you getting enough sleep, water? Not eating too much sweets? All of these could contribute to acne breakouts as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallieAndToby Posted May 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 55 minutes ago, sitcedar said: Also, are you getting enough sleep, water? Not eating too much sweets? All of these could contribute to acne breakouts as well. My testosterone is extremely high and they think Have either PCOS or ADRENAL hyperplasia so with those two disease one of the main visible symptoms is acne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobannon Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 4 hours ago, CallieAndToby22 said: My testosterone is extremely high and they think Have either PCOS or ADRENAL hyperplasia so with those two disease one of the main visible symptoms is acne. Ah I’m so sorry! That sounds rough. Have they tested your cortisol? I imagine they’ll discuss hormone balanced BCP with you if it’s PCOS. Sometimes it can help with hormonal acne (the cystic kind around the jawline). In terms of routines, I have had great success with using various serums from Deceim (affordable) as well as mild cleanser and moisturizer from Cetaphil or Cera Ve. I think the most important thing to do is to treat your face like a sterile surgical field and not touch it, ensure anything that comes into contact with it is clean (pillow case, wash cloth, towel - I don’t even towel-dry my face anymore because I worry it’ll irritate my skin and cause a breakout). Additionally, make sure that you’re letting your skin air dry before applying your moisturizer so that it can breathe before you’re putting on a bit of a barrier. I also put my hair up at night so that my hair doesn’t irritate my face. A clean, hot, damp wash cloth applied to wherever the acne is located can help sometimes if it’s cystic but can also be triggering for POTS so I guess just be careful with that suggestion. The most important thing to remember is that the hormone balance isn’t the only thing causing the breakouts, it’s the thing that is making you more susceptible to them so you have to be extra vigilant about skincare routine if you want to prevent them. It’s more about prevention than treatment. If you’re having worse breakouts because of your cloth face mask wearing during the day (I am), it might be helpful to dip them in some very hot water to clean them instead of using any harsh detergents, and definitely don’t wear any makeup underneath. I’ve also seen little guard type plastic pieces that are supposed to tent out the mask a bit and help with your skin’s breathability/level of moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallieAndToby Posted September 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 I remember a friend of mine used African black soap in the past so I bought some for very inexpensive on Amazon and it has done wonders. It feels so good on the face too. I would highly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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