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You’re not alone if you struggle with acne; over 80% of people will battle pimples in their lifetime. But treating your skin can be tough, especially if you’re unsure what type of zits you’re dealing with. While both are equally annoying, hormonal acne and bacterial acne are caused and eliminated differently. If you’re struggling to figure out whether your acne is hormonal or bacterial, keep reading. We’ll walk you through the differences between the two—and offer advice on how to get them off your face!
Things You Should Know
- Hormonal acne is usually more frequent and severe than bacterial acne. If you suffer from cystic pimples that happen often, odds are your acne is hormonal.
- Bacterial acne usually comes in the form of whiteheads and blackheads. Benzoyl peroxide is usually the best way of treating these types of zits.
- There are several options available for fighting hormonal acne—from topical therapies like drainage and dermabrasion to hormone-regulating medications like birth control.
- It’s possible (even likely) that you’re suffering from hormonal and bacterial acne. The sebum of hormonal acne makes skin easily susceptible to bacteria.
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How Do I Get Rid Of Hormonal Acne?
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- While it may be frustrating having to wait to see results, stick with one acne treatment for at least a month. Regularly switching will only cause more skin irritation.Thanks
- Don’t pop or squeeze pimples on your own. Dermatologists have their own methods of extracting and draining them to prevent scarring.Thanks
- Acne can be hard on your self-esteem. If you’re suffering from a poor self image due to acne, reach out to someone. There are several resources available for helping you cope.Thanks
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