Why Do I Only Get Acne Around My Chin?

Your skin requires a delicate balance to be healthy. The skin on your face is particularly sensitive, as anyone who struggles with acne knows all too well.

The location of your acne tells a lot about what’s upsetting the balance in your skin and contributing to your breakouts. If you only get acne around your chin, for example, you can probably blame your breakouts on your hormones. 

That doesn’t mean you’re stuck with your blemishes, though. As acne specialists, Kenneth Warrick, MD, FAAD, and our team can pinpoint the root cause of your breakouts and tailor a plan to clear your skin. Schedule a dermatology consultation with us at Atlantic Dermatology in Longs, South Carolina, and we can get to work clearing that acne around your chin.

Why hormones cause chin-based acne

Different acne locations tell us a lot about what’s causing your skin issue. Breaking out along your hairline is usually triggered by makeup and hair products, for example. Cheek acne often stems from bacteria that gets transferred to your face from your phone, pillowcase, or other sources.

But if you’re breaking out along your chin, the cause likely isn’t external. Instead, you can place the blame primarily on hormones. Specifically, excess male sex hormones play a role here. If you’re a woman and you’ve noticed that your acne seems to come and go with your menstrual cycle, you have all the more reason to pin it to hormonal fluctuations.

Other internal factors, like stress, can contribute to acne on your chin. If you deal with persistent breakouts in this area, though, hormones likely play the largest role. 

Fortunately, you don’t have to control your hormones to get your breakouts under control. That’s where we come in. 

Treating hormonal acne

A lot of people see results when treating acne on their chin with topical options like tretinoin and retinoid, both of which are derived from vitamin A. Dr. Warrick can prescribe the right topical cream to target your specific type of acne. 

If you typically get cystic acne on your chin, Dr. Warrick also offers treatment to target those painful breakouts, like drainage and injections. 

To further clear your complexion, he might also recommend options like:

• Chemical peels
• Light therapy
• Oral medication
• A new skin care routine 

Ultimately, our team has several treatments we can explore to help you target and clear the hormonal acne on your chin. In many cases, Dr. Warrick and our team tailor a plan that combines several treatments, helping you move toward your complexion goals faster. 

If you’re tired of dealing with breakouts on your chin, don’t wait. Call our office today or use the online booking feature anytime.