Causes Of Acne
After doing some research and talking to my doctor, I have compiled the following list of common causes of acne
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Hormones
Androgen, a sex hormones, that begins at puberty is the number one cause of acne. That is why majority of acne sufferers are adolescents. Acne flare ups during pregnancy and mensuraiton are also caused by hormones.
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Sebaceous gland
When stimulated by androgen, sebaceous produces extra sebum. As this sebum travel up towards the surface through the follicle, it mixes with common bacteria and dead skin cells. These bacteria and dead skin have been shed from the lining of the follicle. This is a normal process, but the extra sebum in the follicle leads to clogging and acne.
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Stress
Stress can produce a hormone called cortisol, which can aggravate acne. Stress brings upon the changes in hormonal level, which prompts the skin oil glands to enlarge. Enlarged glands secret more oil, and it may lead to pimples, whiteheads and blackheads.
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Oily or heavy make up
Another cause of acne is oily skin. If you already have an oily skin, oily make ups may add more oil, and heavy make ups may clog the pores.
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Certain medications and steroids
Avoid overuse of these vitamins.
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Diets
For some people, a diet that is high in refined carbohydrates and sugars can actually aggravate their acne.
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Over abrasive cleansing
Harsh exfoliators can damage skin and spread infections.
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Picking and squeezing
This can actually send the infection deeper into the skin and can cause scarring.
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Environmental irritants
High humidity may cause your skin to swell. Your pores may get clogged because of pollution..
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Genes
Acne is inherited and severe cases known as cystic acne usually come from heredity.
