Hormonal acne is one of the most common — and frustrating — patterns I see in clinic.
Patients often try multiple treatments, only to experience repeated flare-ups.
Winlevi (clascoterone) is a newer topical treatment that works differently.
It acts locally within the skin to block the effects of androgens (hormones that drive oil production and acne.
This makes it particularly useful for:
- Adult female acne
- Hormonal breakouts (jawline, lower face)
- Patients who cannot tolerate or prefer to avoid oral hormonal treatments
In the right patients, it can be an effective addition to a broader, personalised treatment plan.
As with all acne treatments, careful selection and combination with other therapies is key to achieving consistent, long-term results.
Dr Iaisha Ali
iadermatology.com
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