Winlevi 1% Cream - Acne Treatment For Inflammatory And Non-Inflammatory Skin Lesions

Winlevi 1% cream is used to treat hormonal acne - a type of acne that’s caused by fluctuations or imbalances in your hormone levels. These imbalances can lead to an excess of an oily substance called sebum that’s naturally produced by your skin. Having too much sebum could make you more prone to acne symptoms like blackheads, whiteheads and painful cysts.

Winlevi 1% cream treats hormonal acne by reducing the amount of sebum that’s produced by your skin. It does this by targeting your androgen receptors. Androgens are hormones that play a crucial role in acne development by stimulating sebaceous glands to make sebum. By inhibiting androgen receptors, Winlevi 1% cream can reduce sebum production and ease the symptoms of acne.

Winlevi 1% cream also contains ingredients like vitamin E that may enhance your skin tone and texture. This could further help to improve the appearance of acne.

You may begin to see improvements in your acne symptoms around four weeks after you begin using Winlevi 1% Cream. However, it may take up to 12 weeks for you to see real results from the treatment.

Always follow your doctor’s advice when using Winlevi 1% cream.

Winlevi 1% cream is generally considered safe for all skin types, but not for all individuals. You may be advised not to use the cream if you suffer from eczema, have cuts or abrasions on your skin or have sunburn.

The cream is most effective in treating moderate to severe hormonal acne.

You can use the cream with some other skincare products, though it’s best to avoid using Winlevi 1% cream with any products that could irritate your skin or cause your acne to flare up. For example, it may be a good idea to avoid any medicated cleansers or soaps and products containing alcohol or astringents (often found in cleansers and toners).

The most important difference between Winlevi and other topical acne treatments is that Winlevi is the only FDA-approved topical treatment for hormonal acne. Other topical treatments may not target the root cause of hormonal breakouts as effectively, giving you less noticeable results from your acne treatment.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are known to cause hormonal changes that could trigger acne in some people. However, it’s currently not known how Winlevi 1% cream could affect your pregnancy or the health or development of your baby. It’s also not known if Winlevi can be passed to babies in breast milk.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or you’re planning to become pregnant, make sure you tell your clinician during your consultation.

Hormonal acne is caused by hair follicles on your skin becoming blocked by excess oil, bacteria and dead skin cells. It often appears along the jawline and on the chin and cheeks. Cysts are often deeper than other types of acne and your skin can feel more tender and painful.

If your acne breakouts often coincide with your menstrual cycle, or other hormonal changes like puberty, and your spots are deep and painful, it may well be hormonal acne. You may notice a pattern of breakouts as your hormone levels fluctuate.

If you’ve used Winlevi regularly and as directed for four weeks and haven’t seen any improvement in your symptoms, the cream may not work for you. Get in touch with a member of our clinical team to discuss other treatment options.

Winlevi 1% cream should only be used on the skin on your face, shoulders and back. It should not be used on your eyes, mouth or any areas of skin that are suffering with cuts, abrasions, eczema or sunburn.

If you experience acne breakouts in other areas, there are different treatments that could help. Get in touch with a member of our team to find out more.

Winlevi 1% cream is an effective topical treatment for hormonal acne. If you’re living with hormonal acne and think the cream may help to ease your symptoms, you’ll need to book a consultation with a member of our team.

During your consultation, one of our licensed clinicians will ask you about your symptoms, and take your general health and lifestyle into consideration to find the acne treatment that’s right for you. Our trusted, 100% UK-based team is always available to provide help and advice, giving you the support you need to take control of your health journey.