Acne has a mind of its own, some may say, because its arrival is never predictable, except of course around the time of your period. Having said that, those with oily and acne-prone skin will agree that they usually get acne on their T-zone, which includes the forehead, nose and chin. The reason being, this area is usually oilier than the rest of the face and we all know acne is the result of a clogged pore. The pores on your skin get clogged with dead skin cells, mixed with excess oil and bacteria. However, there's another area common for acne to develop — the jawline. This type of acne is known as jawline acne and is more common among women than men. The jawline isn't as oily as the rest of the face, so what causes acne to develop here? While the formation of jawline acne is the same — pores that have oil trapped along with dead skin cells — experts say it is a result of fluctuating hormones. This is one of the reasons why jawline acne makes an appearance right before or during your periods. If you are dealing with jawline acne, chances are it is being caused by hormonal fluctuations. To understand the topic in detail and learn how to treat jawline acne, we contacted Bangalore-based dermatologist, Dr. Divya Sharma. Here's a detailed guide on how to deal with jawline acne.
