Hormonal Acne Treatment in New Malden
Hormonal acne is rarely about finding one miracle product or treatment. Understanding your skin and the factors that may be contributing to your breakouts allows us to develop a more considered approach.
At Aesculus Clinic, Hormonal Acne Treatment in New Malden combines professional skin assessment, personalised skincare, appropriate clinic treatments and, where indicated, further investigation to support clearer, healthier skin.
At a Glance
Best for: Hormonal breakouts, adult acne, congestion, excess oil and post-acne concerns
Common areas: Jawline, chin, cheeks, neck, chest and back
Assessment: Skin, medical history, hormonal symptoms, skincare and lifestyle
Treatment options: Chemical peels, Hydrafacial, professional skincare and acne scar treatments
Further investigation: Blood tests or acne genetic testing where appropriate
Downtime: Depends on the treatment selected
Treatment plan: Personalised following consultation
Maintenance: Skincare and ongoing treatment where required
Why Does Hormonal Acne Happen?
Hormones, particularly androgens, can stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. Excess oil combined with dead skin cells can contribute to blocked pores, inflammation and acne.
Stress, sleep, diet, genetics, gut health, certain medications and unsuitable skincare may also influence the skin in some individuals.
Acne around the jawline is often labelled "hormonal", but location alone cannot confirm the cause. This is why we look beyond the visible breakout and consider your wider health and symptoms.
Could There Be an Underlying Cause?
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, we can consider blood testing or acne genetic testing to provide additional information that may help guide your personalised treatment plan.
We may recommend assessment by a doctor or dermatologist if your symptoms suggest an underlying hormonal or medical condition, or if your acne requires prescription treatment.
Your Hormonal Acne Treatment Options
Your treatment will depend on whether your main concern is active inflammatory acne, congestion, excess oil, pigmentation, acne scarring or a combination.
Chemical Peels
Professional chemical peels can help improve congestion, support skin renewal and target acne and post-acne pigmentation. The type and strength of peel will be selected according to your skin.
Hydrafacial
Hydrafacial combines cleansing, gentle exfoliation and extraction and can be useful for congested or oily skin. It may be incorporated into a wider acne-management programme alongside appropriate home skincare.
Professional Skincare
Using too many acne products can sometimes make things worse by irritating the skin barrier. We can help simplify your routine and recommend appropriate ingredients based on what your skin actually needs.
Microneedling for Acne Scarring
Once active inflammatory acne is under control, microneedling may be considered to improve acne scarring, uneven texture and overall skin quality.
Looking Beyond the Skin
Healthy skin is influenced by more than skincare alone.
Sleep, stress, nutrition, exercise and general wellbeing may all play a role in skin health. There is also increasing research into the relationship between the gut microbiome and the skin, known as the gut-skin axis.
This doesn't mean everyone with acne needs supplements, restrictive diets or "gut treatments". Instead, we consider these factors where relevant as part of a sensible, individualised approach.
Active Acne vs Acne Scarring
Active acne and acne scarring are different concerns and often require different treatment strategies.
When acne is active, our priority is usually to reduce inflammation, congestion and new breakouts.
Once your acne is better controlled, we can assess what has been left behind. Red or brown marks aren't necessarily scars and may represent post-inflammatory erythema or pigmentation.
True acne scars involve changes in the skin's texture and may benefit from treatments such as microneedling.
Benefits of a Personalised Approach
Targets your individual type of acne rather than following a generic programme
Helps identify factors that may be contributing to recurring breakouts
Supports a healthier skin barrier
Helps reduce congestion and inflammation
Addresses pigmentation and acne scarring where appropriate
Creates a realistic home skincare routine
Considers skin health alongside your wider health and wellbeing
When Should I See a Doctor?
Professional skin treatments can be helpful, but medical treatment should sometimes take priority.
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 suggesting an underlying hormonal or medical condition.
Prescription treatment may sometimes be more appropriate than aesthetic treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hormonal acne often fluctuates alongside hormonal changes and commonly affects the lower face, jawline and chin. However, appearance alone cannot confirm a hormonal cause, so your wider symptoms and medical history are also important.
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Yes. Adult acne can develop even if you had relatively clear skin when you were younger. Hormonal changes associated with menstrual cycles and perimenopause can contribute to adult breakouts.
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There isn't one treatment that works for everyone. Depending on your skin, your plan may include professional skincare, chemical peels, Hydrafacial and other treatments. Microneedling may be considered later if acne scarring is present.
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Not everyone does. Where appropriate, blood tests or acne genetic testing may provide additional information as part of your wider assessment. If we suspect an underlying medical condition, we may recommend further assessment by a doctor.
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The relationship between the gut microbiome and skin is an evolving area of research. Diet, digestive health and wider lifestyle factors may be relevant for some people, but gut health should not automatically be assumed to be the cause of acne.
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Acne improvement takes time and varies between individuals. We generally assess progress over several weeks rather than expecting an overnight change and adjust your treatment and skincare according to how your skin responds.
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