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Hormonal Acne can be triggered by a number of things, most obviously hormonal changes. Any massive hormonal changes like that will trigger a painful breakout in some people unfortunately. I used to ge...

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Stress really does affect acne for some of us, I too have an anxiety disorder and when I was younger it was much worse, and so my acne used to flare up too. I a...

Image Skincare 'Prevention Matte Moisturiser' is aimed at acne prone skin. It is oil free and soaks into the skin well. It has spf in it so it might make you look a bit pale but just work it into your...

Check this out with your doctor/dermatologist if you have used one. They can guide on how to care for acne post treatment. Retinol is one of the best things you can use on acne. You could substitute i...

I know how you feel, I have had acne since I was 9 due to a hormonal issue, tried all the diets (yes, even very restrictive ones), all medical and natural treatment (topical and internal), tried the c...

My acne started when I was around 9/10 years old, I developed early and began to get hormonal acne across my forehead. I didn't like it, but, J didn't understand it being that young and didn't really ...

I made the mistake of commenting on acne products with a co worker and now all I can see is her staring at my skin when she talks to me.

'You should put cream on it' 'No offence but you should red rid of that stuff on your chin' Various comments from girls that I didn't hear properly. Various judgemental stares and comments from a par...

I'm born and raised in Ireland, we moved to Ulster a few years ago from Dublin, and some of them wouldn't be afraid to say it to your face. I never got that many comments but there's a general haughti...

My skin is very reactive, but I found positive results with Kat Von D Lock It, I use the concealer as well. It seems a bit dry at first (for me) but if applied well it sits nicely and has never been a...

You could try an oil-free clinical moisturiser, like Image Skincare's 'Prevention' or one that is part of an acne kit. These tend to soak in quicker and are more frequently usable than cheaper or grea...

I use Image skincare which my dermatologist recommended after years of trying everything prescription, medical, pharmacy bought etc. I use their pH balancer cleanser in the morning (good for dryness, ...

Hi there, I also noticed that my acne was being worsened by Logynon birth control, in caused serious inflammation in my hormonal acne along my right jaw and cheek. I have come off it recently and thi...

Poor you, for it to come on so suddenly like that! And yes, hormonal acne is an absolute nightmare to treat, whether mild or serious, nothing seems to work and sometimes it feels like a losing battle....

I tried Illuma Lightening Serum by Image and noticed positive results the next day. It is expensive but worth it as it lasts long too. I was normally quite red after removing makeup but after using it...

I am on the road to skin recovery...I have had hormonal acne for years now and this year I was just sick of looking at it. I came off Logynon which I discovered was causing large, painful breakouts, I...

I know you were ill, but usually it is better to finish a pack and doctors will usually recommend you do this is changing/coming off. You came off fairly early which is good but you were still getting...

I was the same when I was on Logynon birth control. It caused large, red, sore hormonal acne at predicable times throughout the month, including during any fluctuations during menstruation. I have sin...

If they don't go away after some time I would recommend going to a dermatologist or doctor. (As noticeable or severe acne after hormone changes is generally considered significant). Even a lot of bea...

Sometimes we don't allow our skin to get worse before it gets better, I know everyone says that, but changing around topical products and specific diets may not give skin a chance to settle. Hormona...

I'm afraid don't have too much dairy in my diet anyway to notice a difference, I have a drop of cows milk in my tea, but I have substituted cereal etc. with coconut or almond milk (sorry but they just...

The best thing if it is possible is for you to see a dermatologist or skincare clinic (even a lot of beauty salons these days are educated in skincare or have a specialist section). This is because yo...

Hi I was on YAZ/Yasmin and I had to come off as the side effects were too bad. I was optimistic at first but it was too severe on me to continue. It helped my skin a bit but not by much. I am on Logyn...

I have been on Logynon for 3 years due to severe menstrual issues, but I was concerned that it may be affecting my hormonal acne negatively and I think I'm right. I tried Yasmin for 3 months and had t...