When Does Hormonal Acne Usually Appear and How Can You Take Back Control
- Nov 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 17
You’ve done everything right, the cleansers, the spot treatments, the routines, and yet, like clockwork, the breakouts return. Often around your chin or jawline. Sometimes deep and painful. Always just when you least want them.
That’s the thing about hormonal acne. It doesn’t care about your calendar. It follows your body’s rhythm , shifting hormones, stress spikes, and internal imbalances that no product alone can fix.
At The Acne Clinic in Katong, we understand what it’s like to live in that cycle. And we don’t just treat the breakouts. We treat the patterns behind them.
What Makes Hormonal Acne Different
Hormonal acne tends to appear where oil glands are most sensitive to hormonal fluctuations, along the jawline, chin, neck, and lower cheeks. It often shows up as:
Deep, tender cysts that linger for weeks
Flare-ups that coincide with menstrual cycles or stress
A mix of clogged pores and inflamed bumps that seem resistant to standard skincare
If you’re in your 20s, 30s, or beyond and still battling breakouts, it’s not a failure of routine, it’s your skin reacting to hormonal signals. And it deserves a more targeted approach.
Understanding the Triggers
Hormonal acne is complex, but common contributors include:
Fluctuations in oestrogen, progesterone, or androgens
Increased oil production and clogged pores
Stress hormones like cortisol that throw skin off balance
Dietary patterns or sensitivities that affect inflammation
Some triggers are predictable. Others are subtle. That’s why we take the time to map out your skin’s unique rhythm, so we can work with it, not against it.
Finding Balance in Your Skin with The Acne Clinic
Your treatment plan begins with understanding, not assumptions. From there, we create a care strategy that addresses both internal triggers and external flare-ups. Options may include:
Fractional Laser
Helps calm deep-seated inflammation, refine texture, and improve skin tone affected by hormonal breakouts and post-acne marks.
Chemical Peels
Gently exfoliates the skin to clear clogged pores, balance oil levels, and reduce the recurrence of hormonal flare-ups.
MesoJet Therapy
Delivers hydrating and anti-inflammatory serums deep into the skin using a gentle jet stream, helping to reduce redness and calm hormonally triggered congestion.
Polynucleotides (PN)
Supports skin repair and renewal, improving resilience in skin affected by chronic inflammation or hormonal imbalance.
Topical Treatments
Prescription creams or gels tailored to your skin type to regulate oil production, reduce inflammation, and maintain clear, balanced skin.
Oral Medications
Used when necessary to address hormonal imbalance or recurring deep acne from within, helping restore stability to both skin and system.
Dr Ramita leads every treatment plan with both clinical precision and a deep sensitivity to the emotional impact of persistent acne.
This Isn’t “Just Acne.” It’s Time to Treat It That Way
If hormonal acne has made you feel like you’re always one step behind your own skin, we see you. And we’re here to offer more than guesses and generic routines.
Your skin isn’t unpredictable, it’s trying to tell you something. Let’s figure it out, together. Book a consultation at The Acne Clinic in Katong.
