Cyclical Adult Female Acne

Acne Before a Period

In adult women, acne is very often a cyclical problem which flares up just before menstruation (peri-menstrual).

At this time, the acne can become very severe with deep and tender lesions.

The areas most commonly affected are:

• Jawline
• Chin
• Neck
• Lower cheeks

However, other women may have a different pattern.

What unites them is that the worst time for acne is just before the period starts. After menstruation, the acne tends to be less severe for a couple of weeks.

The cyclical nature of this particular condition needs to be considered in any treatment plans.

GPs tend to prescribe antibiotics for severe acne, but that is not often the best approach for cyclical acne, as

• Antibiotics would probably kick in too late to be of much benefit
• Antibiotics would not be prescribed on a monthly basis
• Antibiotics should not be overprescribed

The other treatment most commonly prescribed by a GP is topical treatment, but again, this is not necessarily the best approach

• Again, these can take a few days to kick in
• A strong topical treatment would not be necessary and possibly too harsh at those times of the month when the acne was less severe

Alternative Acne Treatments

A number of skin treatments are available at ClinicbeAcne based in London which provide an excellent alternative for those with cyclical acne.

ClinicbeAcne offers a range of choices:

• Treatments designed to destroy acne-causing bacteria, such as plasma shower or IPL
• Exfoliating treatments such as peels or microdermabrasion, designed to remove dead skin cells and excess oil
• Nutritional advice and supplements designed to improve the skin from within
• Skincare regimes with tailor-made acne treatment plans for specialist skincare at home

At ClinicbeAcne, consultations are carried out with Dr Barbara Kubicka. As a fully trained doctor who has pursued additional qualifications in skin treatments, she is fully qualified to consider and understand the medical aspect of acne before treating it.

ClinicbeAcne

London Acne Treatment Centre

ClinicbeAcne is a specialist skincare centre based in Knightsbridge, London – easily accessible from Chelsea, Belgravia, Mayfair and Kensington.

The clinic is fully registered for treating patients from the age of 13+, but many of our patients are adults who struggle with acne on a daily basis.

Dr Kubicka takes a holistic approach to treating acne, offering a host of doctor-led acne treatments together with vital advice on nutrition and lifestyle factors for best results. We also offer a range of medical facials and customised acne treatment plans for daily use at home alongside professional treatments.

To learn more or book an appointment, please contact our team:

• Telephone: 0207 125 0521
• Email: info@clinicbe.com.

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Cyclical Adult Female Acne

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Cyclical acne in adult women flares up just before a period (pre-menstrual). ClinicbeAcne offers professional skin treatments that help to manage breakouts.

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ClinicbeAcne