What Is The Time Term For Hormone Acne To Disappear? This Is A Doctor's Explanation

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JAKARTA - Hormone acne is often a skin problem that is difficult to avoid. Hormone acne is a type of acne that arises due to hormonal fluctuations or imbalances in the body.

Generally, hormone acne is related to an increase in the hormone androgen, such as testosterone which can stimulate excessive production of sebum (natural skin oil). When sebum mixes with dead skin cells and bacteria, the pores are clogged so that acne arises.

"Hronmal acne, as the name implies, is acne caused by hormonal imbalance in the body," said a dermatologist in New York, Dr. Michele Green, quoted from Women's Health, on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Thus, the duration of the loss of hormone acne can vary from individual to individual. This depends on the condition of the skin, lifestyle, treatment, including the way individuals deal with their hormonal imbalance.

Hormone acne can heal by itself after the hormone levels in the body are balanced. Although, hormonal acne generally appears again because hromon fluctuates over time," he said.

There are various conditions that affect the emergence of hormonal acne. Starting from purification, polyctic ovarian syndrome, menopause, menstrual cycle, and increased androgen levels.

Stress and diet can also affect the emergence of hormonal acne. Even pregnancy, starting or stopping using birth control pills can also cause hormonal acne," he explained.

By knowing what conditions affect the emergence of hormonal acne, you will help with effective treatment. Treatments performed in the long term, because hormonal acne can reappear according to the hormone state in the body.

"For patients who do not undergo evaluation and treatment with dermatologists, their hormonal acne can last for years," concluded Doctor Green.