I always wanted to know
why I had acne and other people do not. Worldwide, 60 million people
suffer like I did. I decided it was time to fight acne.
I did some research and talked to my doctor to find the most common causes of acne.
- Hormones: The number one cause of acne is the production
of sex hormones, known as androgen, that begins at puberty. This is why
majority of acne sufferers are adolescents and teens. Hormones are
responsible for then acne flare-ups during menstruation and pregnancy.
- When
the sebaceous gland is stimulated by androgens, it produces extra
sebum. In its journey up the follicle toward the surface, the sebum
mixes with common skin bacteria and dead skin cells that have been shed
from the lining of the follicle. While this process is normal, the
presence of extra sebum in the follicle increases the chances of
clogging — and acne.
- Stress: can also cause the
production of hormones, such as cortisol, which can aggravate acne.
Stress brings upon different hormone levels. With hormone changes the
body prompts the skins oil glands to enlarge, secreting more oil. Which
causes white heads, black heads and pimples.
- Oily or
heavy make up: Heavy make-up clogs the pores and oily make-ups add more
oil, which only adds to the problem if oily skin already exists.
Cosmetics, especially certain moisturizers, foundations and pomades
contain lanolin, petrolatum, vegetable oils, butyl stearate, lauryl
alcohol and oleic acid.
- Certain medications and
steroids: Vitamins are good for your body, But an excess of vitamins
B1, B6 and B12 can cause acne flare-ups. These vitamins are good for
the skin, but avoid overuse.
- Diets: For some people, a diet that is high in refined carbohydrates and sugars can actually aggravate their acne.
- Over abrasive cleansing: Harsh exfoliators can damage skin and spread infections.
- Picking and squeezing: This can actually send the infection deeper into the skin and can cause scarring.
- Environmental
irritants: such as high humidity and pollution. High humidity actually
causes swelling of skin. Pollution is of course is a big cause for
clogging your pores.
- Genes: Family members who are also
acne sufferers. Acne is inherited and severe cases known as cystic acne
usually come from heredity.
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