Acne at 50? Menopause, Hormones and Pimples

When anticipating the onset of the symptoms that are commonly associated with menopause, most women think about hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings. Acne is not generally thought about as a problem during this stage of life. But there are many women who notice that they have an increase in acne breakouts, similar to the teen years.

Why do some women develop acne during menopause?

In the same way that hormones bring about changes in the body chemistry during the teenage years, menopause brings about yet more changes. During the initial stage of menopause, known as perimenopause, hormones are fluctuating wildly. …read more