Hormonal Acne Blog Posts
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Latest from Curology
8 oral medications for acne that are proven to work
Persistent breakouts can be incredibly frustrating—but the right oral medication for acne may be able to help.
Three medical conditions that can cause acne
Learn all about the medical conditions that could be responsible for your persistent breakouts.
Acne face mapping: What your skin is trying to tell you
Where you experience breakouts could be a clue into not only what’s causing your acne but also how to treat it.
How to help reduce sebum production: 6 effective strategies for controlling oily skin
Say “goodbye” to excess oil and acne with these scientifically backed methods.
Acne 101: Using spironolactone for hormonal acne
This medication was developed to treat high blood pressure, but it’s also used for hormone-related breakouts.
Ingredient spotlight: topical spironolactone
This ingredient can be particularly beneficial for hormonal acne. Here’s what you need to know.
Sugar and acne: How diet can affect your skin
The bittersweet truth about sugar, plus nutrition tips for healthier skin.
The truth about using DIM supplements for hormonal acne: Do they work?
Curology’s experts explain the science behind taking DIM for acne.
The science behind vitamins for hormonal acne
Dermatology experts explain which vitamins may be able to help hormonal breakouts—and which are all hype.
Does creatine cause acne? Here’s what the science says
Learn how this popular supplement may impact your skin.
Cystic acne–what are blind pimples?
How to treat and prevent “blind pimples”—aka, cystic acne.
Postpartum acne: What you need to know
Post-birth breakouts are common—here’s how you can treat them.