What Causes Hormonal Acne and How to Treat It Like a Dermatologist | Dear Dermatologist

Welcome to our new series Dear Dermatologist where one of the country's top skin doctors answers your pressing skincare questions. Want a question answered? Email skincareSOS@sundaytimes.co.uk Ugh… hormonal acne. Every month, deep, red spots appear on your jaw and neck, lasting weeks and weeks. And just as they start to disappear, the cycle starts again. As if we didn’t have enough to deal with during our periods already?! Luckily consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto is here to help. What causes it? What products do you need to stop it? Watch on for your prescription. The products Anjali recommends: For oily skin: Cerave Blemish Control Cleanser https://fave.co/3W2DrL3 Purifide Microbiome Moisturiser https://fave.co/3iDqI3J Heliocare 360 Oil-Free SPF 50 https://heliocare.co.uk/products/oil-... Jan Marini Physical Protect SPF https://jan-marini.co.uk/products/mar... Garnier Sensitive Skin Micellar Water https://fave.co/3iFcn6V Youth To The People Retinal https://fave.co/3XrEd5C Medik8 Crystal Retinal https://fave.co/3kaxpuP SkinCeuticals 0.1 Retinol https://fave.co/3ZuYmcI For normal to dry skin: Cerave Hydrating Cream-to-Foam cleanser https://fave.co/3Zju8Jq Paula's Choice 2% BHA https://fave.co/3VRDg5j Purifide Microbiome Moisturiser https://fave.co/3vKBdFo Heliocare 360 Oil-Free SPF 50 https://heliocare.co.uk/products/oil-... Jan Marini Physical Protect SPF https://jan-marini.co.uk/products/mar... Youth To The People Retinal https://fave.co/3XrEd5C Medik8 Crystal