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Acne Before Period Skin Log

A skin log for acne before period timing, location, spot type, pain, products used, cycle day, PCOS context, and care questions.

Acne before a period can be hard to explain from memory.

Use this skin log to track timing and changes.

Do not use it to diagnose acne, PCOS, or hormone levels.

It does not tell you what product, medicine, or treatment to use.

First flare note

Fill this in when the flare starts.

Question Your note Date flare started Cycle day, if known Days until period, if known Period started yet yes / no Main location jaw / chin / cheeks / forehead / neck / chest / back / other Spot type whitehead / blackhead / red bump / deep sore spot / mixed Pain or tenderness, 0 to 10 Itch or burning no / yes Product change in past month no / yes / not sure PCOS context to share no / yes / not sure Main care question

Short notes are enough.

"Jaw bumps started three days before bleeding" is useful.

Daily skin log

Use one row per day.

Date Cycle day Period timing Location Spot type Count or size note Pain 0 to 10 Product used today Picking or friction note Daily impact : : before / during / after / no bleeding whitehead / blackhead / red bump / deep sore / mixed mask / helmet / shaving / none

This is a pattern log. It is not a treatment plan.

Location map

Check each area that changed.

Forehead. Cheeks. Chin. Jawline. Neck. Chest. Back. Hairline. Other area.

The American Academy of Dermatology notes several acne patterns.

These include lower face, jawline, neck, chest, or back acne.

Your clinician can tell what matters for you.

Product and context notes

Use this only as a record.

Date Product or context New, stopped, or same? Skin note Question cleanser / makeup / sunscreen / hair product / mask / shaving / medicine / supplement

Do not use this page to start products.

Do not use it to stop or mix products.

Bring the list if you want help sorting what changed.

PCOS context, if relevant

Skip this section if it does not fit.

Question Your note Cycles have been irregular yes / no / not sure New or thicker facial or body hair yes / no / not sure Scalp hair change yes / no / not sure Acne feels deep or tender yes / no / not sure Clinician diagnosed PCOS yes / no / not sure PCOS question for clinician

This table does not diagnose PCOS.

Need a photo based PCOS sheet?

Use the PCOS acne and hair growth photo log.

For cycle context, read PCOS period tracking.

Photo setup, if you take photos

Photos are optional. Text notes are fine.

Setup item Your plan Room or light Camera distance Angles front / left / right / other Makeup or shaving note Photo storage place What I will share

Use the same setup each time if you want to compare photos.

Do not save photos you do not want to keep.

Pattern review

After one cycle, answer these.

Question Your note How many days before bleeding did acne change? Did it change when bleeding started? Which location changed most? Which spot type showed up most? Was there pain or tenderness? Were there product changes? Did acne happen outside period timing? Did PCOS context matter for the visit? What changed daily life most?

Mayo Clinic lists acne flare ups as a possible PMS symptom.

A log can show timing.

It cannot prove why the acne happened.

Questions to ask a clinician

Pick the questions that fit.

Could this timing matter? Could this be part of a PMS pattern? What else should we check? Does the location matter? Does pain or deep tenderness matter? Do product changes matter? Should I track photos or written notes? What symptoms mean I should call sooner? Should PCOS be part of the visit?

For more cycle timing context, read hormonal acne cycle mapping.

One page visit summary

Fill this in before a visit or message.

Summary item Your note Flare started Cycle timing Main location Main spot type Worst pain score Product changes Photo notes, if any PCOS context, if relevant Daily impact Main question

Start with the part that worries you most.

Privacy note

Skin notes can include face photos and body photos.

They can include period dates, PCOS context, products, and medicine notes.

Keep only what helps. A short summary may be enough.

Floriva can keep short cycle notes on your device. That is optional. Photos may be more private than text.

On device notes do not cover screenshots.

They do not cover exports, backups, or shared phones.