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Causes Of Acne
It is not known why some people get acne and others do not, although it is known to be partly hereditary. There are several contributing factors that are linked to acne, some may include:
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Hormonal activity, specifically menstrual cycles and puberty |
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Diet - What you eat may have an impact on acne |
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Stress can contribute to acne because of the hormones secreted from adrenal glands. |
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Hyperactive sebaceous glands may also be a hormonal source of acne |
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If you fail to remove dead skin cells, these may cause blockages and eventually acne. |
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The body/skin reacts to the bacteria in the pores like it would to a product its allergic to. |
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Skin irritation or scratching of any sort will activate inflammation. |
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Prolonged use of anabolic steroids have been identified as a cause of acne |
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Any medication containing halogens (iodides, chlorides, bromides), lithium, barbiturates, or androgens. |
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Exposure to high levels of chlorine compounds, particularly chlorinated dioxins, can cause severe, long-lasting acne, known as Chloracne. |
In relation to acne, the focus has tended to be directed at the hormonal factors as the main contributors to acne. Hormones or hormonal activity may stimulate the pores to over-produce sebum, thus leading to bacterial infection and inflammation. Hormones such as testosterone, dyhydrotosterone and DHEAS(dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate) have all been hailed as the main 'offenders' in relation to acne, but research has also shown that skin prone to acne is often insulin resitant and that insuline growth factor 1 may be a further cause of acne. However, studies have shed the light on other facilitators of acne, such as abnormal cell binding within the follicle and water retention in the skin.
The dreaded acne vulgaris is very rare in older patients and more often than not in this age group acne vulgaris may be a symptom of an underlying condition like polycystic ovary syndrom, cushing's syndrom or pregrnancy. Rosacea, which is more common for older people, may be mistaken for acne vulgaris because of the effects rosacea may have on skin. Menopause-associated acne is also becoming more common as women fail to restore the hormone estradiol, which has proven anti-acne properties.
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