Hormones are the start of the cycle- For millions of women, it happens like clockwork every month: cramping, bloating, mood swings, and acne. Experts know that acne is influenced by hormones, but research on the subject has been relatively limited – until now that is!

Recently a study which was conducted by dermatologist Alan Shalita, MD, confirmed that nearly half of all women experience acne flare-ups during the week preceding their period. This is known as hormonal acne which may fail to respond to traditional therapies, such as topical retinoid and systemic or topical antibiotics.

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