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What Causes Acne?

What causes acne? Nobody really knows, but doctors believe there are several factors that may contribute to it that are all interrelated. One of the main factors may be an increase of hormones called androgens, or male sex hormones. It’s normal for both boys and girls to have an increase of these hormones. It can also occur during other hormonal changes including pregnancy.

Among the other causes, genetics can play a part. Some people, who research acne, believe that the tendency is inherited from the parents. Certain medications, including hormones and lithium are known to cause acne. There is evidence to suggest that greasy cosmetics, only adds to the problem helping to alter or the cells of the follicles making them stick together and producing more plugs.

What makes acne worse?

Changing hormone levels in adolescent girls and adult women two to seven days before their period starts.

Oil from skin products like moisturizers cosmetics or grease encountered in workplaces like kitchen grease.

Some nutritionists claim certain cooking oils like safflower and canola oil may aggravate acne. Some have found relief from severe outbreaks by switching to healthier oils like grapeseed, olive, and sunflower oils.

Pressure points where sports helmets for equipment, backpacks, tight collars, or even tight uniforms may come in contact.

Environmental irritants, such as pollution and high humidity.

Squeezing or picking at zits or other blemishes.

Overly aggressive scrubbing of the skin.

Stress.

What can make acne better?

Regular cleansing several times a day with a mild skin cleanserApplication of a topical agent or treatment like Benzoyl Peroxide or Tea Tree Oil

Avoiding saturated fats and adding Omega Oils like Cod Liver Oil or Borage and Evening primrose Oils. Adding Omega and Fish oils to the diet have had positive benefits for healthier skin.

An Internal Cleanse 3 or 4 times a year

A Change of Diet, plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, organ meats like liver, exercise, fresh air and sunshine.

Additional antioxidants and antioxidant rich foods in your diet.


there are lots of ideas about what causes acne, but you can find nutritional and topical relief here.



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