Just in case you're not painfully aware, acne can be a PIA at any age. The cause? Your constantly fluctuating hormones, of course. “There are definite links between acne and hormones during all phases ...

Most hormonal birth control methods reduce acne, but some types can inflame it. (Photo: Getty) For years, dermatologists have prescribed hormonal birth control to help patients with acne. But for ...

I always assumed acne was one of those awkward relics from my teenage years, akin to orthodontic rubber bands and questionable fashion choices. Though I regularly battled T-zone acne throughout high ...

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Using birth control to treat persistent acne isn’t a new tactic. For the most part, it helps lots of complexions clear up while helping you not get pregnant. That said, it’s still not a cut and dry ...

When you have adult acne, it’s easy to feel alone—as though you’re the only one getting breakouts past the age of 18. But between 12% and 22% of women ages 26 through 44 experience acne, and that ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Key Takeaways Wash your face regularly but gently to prevent and control acne.Choose ...

Birth control helps control the hormones that cause excess oil in your skin. The FDA has approved 3 types of birth control for treating acne: Yaz, Estrostep, and Orth-Tri-Cyclen. In some cases, it's ...