Health To Way Q&A Women’s Health Menstrual Health

How to get rid of acne and pimples during menstruation

Asked by:Grassland

Asked on:Apr 03, 2026 08:10 AM

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  • Monica Monica

    Apr 03, 2026

      Say goodbye to acne and breakouts

      Acne breaks out before menstruation is caused by the estrogen in the body declining faster than the progesterone, and the proportion of male hormones increasing. This will result in skin Secrete more oil, causing clogged pores.

           and adolescence Acne different due to adulthood female Female hormones decline year by year after reaching their peak, and acne caused by this trigger will become more severe with age. Surveys show that most women over the age of 33 are at greater risk from acne than they were before they were 20 years old.

      In order to prevent the accumulation of oil from causing acne, you should cleanse your skin one week before your period. Wash your face carefully twice a day with a mildly acidic facial cleanser. Some girls take oral contraceptive pills for a long time. The female hormone component in the contraceptive pill will suppress the male hormones in the body, so your skin will not look so oily.

      If acne is very severe, you can ask your doctor to prescribe some antibiotics that inhibit acne-causing bacteria and take them one week before your period.

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