Hormonal Acne Treatment in New Malden
A Personalised Approach to Achieving Clearer, Healthier Skin
Hormonal Acne Treatment in New Malden
Hormonal acne can be frustrating, particularly when breakouts continue despite investing in skincare or repeatedly return in the same areas.
It commonly appears around the jawline, chin, lower cheeks and neck and may become more noticeable during hormonal changes such as puberty, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, perimenopause or menopause.
At Aesculus Clinic, our approach to Hormonal Acne Treatment in New Malden goes beyond simply treating individual spots. We consider your skin, medical history, hormones, lifestyle and skincare routine to understand potential contributing factors and develop a personalised plan for healthier skin.
What Causes Acne?
Hormones, particularly androgens, can influence the sebaceous glands and increase oil production. When excess oil combines with dead skin cells, pores can become blocked, contributing to inflammation and acne.
Stress, sleep, diet, certain medications, genetics, gut health and unsuitable skincare may also influence the skin in some individuals.
This is why repeatedly changing products or using increasingly strong acne treatments isn't always the answer. Over-exfoliation, harsh cleansers and excessive active ingredients can disrupt the skin barrier and sometimes make already inflamed skin more irritated.
Is My Acne Really Hormonal?
Acne affecting the jawline and chin is often described as hormonal, but its location alone cannot tell us whether there is an underlying hormonal issue.
We look at the wider picture. Acne occurring alongside symptoms such as irregular periods, increased facial or body hair, scalp hair thinning or other hormonal changes may warrant further investigation.
Where appropriate, this could include blood testing or acne genetic testing to provide additional information that may help inform your personalised plan. If your symptoms suggest an underlying medical or hormonal condition, we may recommend further assessment by a doctor or dermatologist.
Acne Treatments at Aesculus Clinic
There isn't one treatment that is right for everyone. Your plan will depend on whether you are experiencing active inflammatory acne, congestion, excess oil, pigmentation, acne scarring or a combination of concerns.
Chemical Peels
Professional chemical peels can help reduce congestion, improve skin cell turnover and support the management of acne and post-acne pigmentation. The type and strength of peel selected will depend on your skin and current level of inflammation.
HydraFacial
For patients experiencing congestion and excess oil, HydraFacial can provide deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation and extraction. It can be incorporated into a wider acne-management plan alongside appropriate home skincare.
Professional Skincare
Your daily skincare routine plays an important role in managing acne. We can help identify appropriate ingredients for your skin while removing products that may be causing unnecessary irritation or congestion.
Sometimes improving acne isn't about adding another product, it is about simplifying your routine and restoring a healthy skin barrier.
Microneedling for Acne Scarring
Once active inflammatory acne is under control, our focus can shift towards the marks and scars it has left behind.
Microneedling can help improve acne scarring, uneven texture and overall skin quality by stimulating the skin's natural repair processes. It can be used with skin booster, PRP or exosomes.
Treating Acne From a Wider Health Perspective
Skin health doesn't exist independently from the rest of the body.
Sleep, stress, nutrition, physical activity and general wellbeing can all influence overall health and may be relevant when managing persistent acne. There is also increasing interest in the relationship between the gut microbiome and skin health, sometimes referred to as the gut-skin axis.
This doesn't mean everyone with acne needs restrictive diets, supplements or "gut treatments". Instead, we consider your individual lifestyle, digestive symptoms and dietary patterns where relevant, alongside appropriate professional skin treatment.
Your original content already makes an important point here: professional treatment should work alongside realistic lifestyle habits rather than replacing them.
Active Acne vs Acne Scarring
Active acne and acne scarring require different approaches.
When acne is still active, the priority is usually to reduce inflammation, congestion and new breakouts. Once the acne is stable, we can assess any remaining pigmentation, redness, uneven texture or true acne scarring.
Early management is important because repeated inflammation can increase the likelihood of post-inflammatory pigmentation and permanent scarring.
When Should I See a Doctor About Acne?
We may recommend assessment by a doctor or dermatologist if your acne is severe, painful, cystic, rapidly worsening, causing significant scarring, affecting your psychological wellbeing or accompanied by symptoms that could indicate an underlying hormonal or medical condition.
Prescription treatment or further medical investigation may sometimes be more appropriate than aesthetic treatment.