Adult Acne - For Women

If you're reading this, I probably don't have to tell you about those little red bumps that appear on a monthly basis. You're probably well aware of those unwelcome visitors that appear, disappear, and reappear like clockwork during your menstrual cycle. They usually last for several days, but sometimes they can persist for a month or longer. No fun!

 

Most often, pimples tend to pop up right before your period. This is the time — usually two to seven days before your period — when estrogen levels fall and progesterone levels rise and stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce extra oil; with this extra oil comes acne.

 

Much less commonly, you may see no apparent connection between the appearance of pimples and your menstrual cycle. In such instances, they will erupt with a mind of their own only right before you have that important date, interview, cocktail party, public speaking engagement, or wedding! Great!