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Best Way to Treat Hormonal Acne?

asked 1 year ago by Medford859 in Medford
Latest answer by Benjamin Barankin, MD
Question viewed 524 times
Tags: chin, dark spots, treatment

I have been diagnosed with hormonal acne but it has subsided for the most part. My skin is clear but I have left over dark spots on my chin area; what's the best way to treat and/or prevent hormonal acne and residue of dark spots?

4 answers to Best Way to Treat Hormonal Acne?

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Hormonal acne

If the acne is hormonal, based on a clinical assessment (history taking, location of acne) and/or blood work, then the birth control pill is something to consider, or another pill called spironolactone. To deal with the marks that remain, prescription vitamin A products can be particularly helpful as well as various prescription fading creams. Chemical peels & microdermabrasion are a more aggressive treatment, often with faster results, but more expense. Laser resurfacing is another... more
Benjamin Barankin, MD

Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon
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Chemical peels offer the best resolution to the dark spots of acne

Chemical peels offer the best resolution to the dark spots of acne. While other treatments such as lasers and home creams can work peel have been doing the job for 2000 years!
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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Combination treatment is best for control and prevention

Acne is a complex problem--if a hormonal component seems to be playing a role in a female patient, I consider treatment with spironolactone, an oral medication that has hormone normalizing effects on the skin.  This will help to control and prevent further acne breakouts.  This can be combined with various topical measures to help fade the brown pigmentation including topical retinoids (Atralin is a favorite of mine), Finacea gel, or salicylic acid peels.  Light therapy... more
Melanie D. Palm, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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Hormones for the acne, retinoids for the discoloration

You have two problems: 1. you have hormonal acne, often associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome and 2. you have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Treatments for PCO and the acne include Yaz and Spironolactone. Adding Tazorac or Retin A not only prevent recurring acne, but also help with the discoloration without bleaching your normal skin. Silkpeel and chemical peels are great options to fade dark spots more quickly.
Mary Lupo, MD

New Orleans Dermatologist

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