Acne before your period is one of the most common forms of hormonal breakouts. If you consistently develop jawline pimples or cysts in the week before your cycle, you’re likely experiencing premenstrual acne caused by luteal-phase hormonal shifts. The good news? Because it’s predictable, it’s also preventable with the right treatment plan.
Why It Happens
- Progesterone rises
- Estrogen drops
- Sebum and inflammation increase
How to Prevent Flares
- Tretinoin
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Avoid pore clogging products
- Blood sugar stability
- Better sleep
- Lower sodium and alcohol intake
Medication Options
Spironolactone, tretinoin, OCPs, short-term antibiotics.
Allme Support
We create a cycle-specific plan so you prevent breakouts instead of reacting to them.