I have acne before my period.

Menstruation is a physiological response that occurs on time every month for every woman. During menstruation, your body is very weak because a large amount of blood is discharged, which leads to a large loss of blood and nutrients in the body. Moreover, some women are prone to acne before their period comes. When something goes wrong, many people don’t know the specific reason. So what are the reasons for acne before a woman's period?

1. Why do you get acne before your period?

Many girls start to develop acne on the sides of their cheeks and in the triangle area around their lips 3-5 days before their period. The acne disappears after their period, but they appear again before their period. This cycle repeats over and over again, which is very annoying. Generally speaking, a week before menstruation, the male hormone level in the body begins to rise, and the skin becomes oily, making it easy to get acne.

2. What to do if you have acne during menstruation

1. At this time, you can use a facial cleanser with stronger cleaning power, and focus on cleaning the oily areas in the T zone. Do not allow acne to grow.

2. Pay special attention to oil control and moisturizing one week before menstruation. Get enough sleep and stay in a good mood. The body is already very fragile during menstruation. If you stay up late, your endocrine system will become more disrupted and acne will be more likely to appear. During menstrual period, you can extend your sleep time appropriately and maintain a good mood to avoid affecting hormone levels.

3. Don’t be impatient, you can apply tea tree essential oil appropriately. It is normal to get acne during menstruation, and the acne will usually disappear after the menstruation ends. So don’t be too anxious to get rid of acne. You can also apply a little tea tree oil to help acne disappear.

3. TCM treatment of premenstrual acne

1. Syndrome of damp-heat accumulation

Main symptoms: facial acne, bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat, constipation in the bowels, and yellow leucorrhea. The tongue coating is yellow, white and greasy or thick, yellow, rough and greasy, with a reddish texture, and the pulse is stringy and thin.

Treatment method: Treat by clearing heat and removing dampness.

Prescription: Sanmiao Pills combined with Lianpu Yin with modifications. Commonly used medicines: such as 9 grams of Atractylodes lancea, 9 grams of Phellodendron chinense, 12 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, 12 grams of raw Coix seeds, 3 grams of Coptis chinensis, 9 grams of Magnolia officinalis, 9 grams of Gardenia jasminoides, 9 grams of Scutellaria baicalensis, 9 grams of Pinellia ternata, and 12 grams of raw Rhubarb (added last).

2. Liver depression transforming into fire syndrome

Main symptoms: facial acne, dry mouth and throat, restlessness and insomnia, premenstrual breast swelling, scanty and irregular menstruation, constipation and constipation in the bowels, thin and greasy tongue coating, red tongue, and fine and stringy pulse.

Treatment method: Treat by soothing the liver and clearing away heat.

Prescription: Danwei Xiaoyao Powder with modifications. Commonly used medicines: such as 9 grams of Moutan bark, 9 grams of Gardenia, 12 grams of Rehmannia, 9 grams of Red Peony Root, 9 grams of Bupleurum, 9 grams of Curcuma, 12 grams of Raw Rhubarb (added last), 12 grams of Uncaria rhynchophylla (added last), and 9 grams of Raw Licorice.