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As you know that one of the
cause of acne is hormones.
Today, I would like to show you how hormones affect zits and skin. Involved in a
broad range of conditions and illnesses, hormones also influence on the development of acne - inflammation of the skin that causes
blackheads, whiteheads, and red spots usually called "pimples" or "zits".
Androgens, hormones that are secreted in different amounts by both men and
women, play a huge role in most cases of acne. Androgens stimulate the
hormone-sensitive sebaceous glands, which produce oil known as sebum. Sebum, in
turn, has been labeled as "the fuel that feeds the flame of acne." |
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Teens are more likely to suffer from breakouts because at the onset of puberty,
their bodies begin to produce androgens. These "male" hormones are a natural
part of development for both boys and girls, but boys tend to produce more of
them, resulting in more severe breakouts. After about age 20, sebum production
begins to decrease but it can flare up again at any age.
Due to the presence of androgens, your oil glands go into overdrive. They
produce extra oil, which block your follicles and clump together with the dead
skin cells on the top layer of your skin. When this sticky mixture works its
way into your pores, it acts just like a cork in a bottle trapping oil and
bacteria inside. Unfortunately, your oil glands cannot determine when to stop
so they keep producing oil thus making the follicle swollen. Your body's
natural defense system - white blood cells - rush to the area to produce an
enzyme that damages the wall of the follicle, allowing the contents of the
follicle to enter the dermis. This process causes an inflammatory response that
results in either red, painful bumps (papules); blackheads and whiteheads (comedones);
pimples or acne. Contrary to common belief, this condition has nothing to do
with what you eat, or how often you wash your face.
Dermatologists point out that dietary factors neither cause nor cure acne. In
almost all cases, the food you eat has almost nothing to do with your acne,
except for those containing iodine and muscle-enhancing steroids. If you ingest
a large amount of iodine like mineral pills, your acne will likely flare up.
Steroids have also been known to cause a type of acne referred to as steroid
acne.
Hormones influence acne but having acne is not a sign of a hormonal imbalance.
Changes in hormones, such as the specific point in your menstrual cycle
(ovulation vs. having your period), pregnancy, or menopause all are normal, yet
all can cause dramatic changes in your skin condition.
Female hormone levels change and vary throughout the monthly cycle. These
fluctuations do cause acne to flare and diminish depending on the time of the
month. The most effective way to treat menstrual cycle acne is to treat the
acne itself by applying topical medications, oral antibiotics, or even changing
or adjusting a birth control pill since the hormones found in these
contraceptives are also related to flare-ups of acne.
Several symptoms can help your dermatologist identify hormonally-influenced
acne: adult-onset acne, or breakouts that appear for the first time in adults;
acne flare-ups preceding the menstrual cycle; a history of irregular menstrual
cycles, increased facial oiliness; Hirsutism (excessive growth of hair, or hair
in unusual places); and elevated levels of certain androgens in the blood
stream. |
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