AcneDay

If you have been bothered by acne and many over-the-counter medications have failed to help. Seek professional help. In some women, acne can be caused by an excess of androgen (male) hormones. Not every acne sufferer falls into this category. But there are some signs that yours could be the case. One of them is that if you notice excessive growth of hair on your face or body. Another one is irregular menstrual cycles. Although many women have irregular menstrual cycles, not all suffer from acne. So if you notice both, you could have an excess of androgen hormones.

Once you talk to your doctor, he or she might prescribe medicine to help. There are three possibilities: birth control pills, low-dose corticosteroid drugs, or antiandrogen drugs such as spironolactone. Medications do wonders but there could be side effects such as irregular menstruation, tender breasts, headaches, and fatigue.

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The real cause of acne is still unknown. Some myths about acne formation aren’t really true. Doctors think certain factors might cause it. Most causes are related to hormone changes. The hormone increase in teenage years (this can cause the oil glands to plug up more often). Another cause can be hormone changes during pregnancy. Birth control pills can also be the cause, particularly the starting or stopping birth control pills. Acne can also be heretical, if your parents have had it, you will likely get it too.

Medication can cause acne also. Be sure to check with your doctor if you experience acne while taking certain medicine. Lastly, this sounds like a myths, but it’s true. Greasy makeup can cause acne. Clogged pores make your skin oily thus acne can breakout. If you wear makeups, develop a through makeup removal plan to keep your skin fresh. Don’t overly wash your face as it can damage your skin and make it premature.

Source: National Institutes of Health

Acne can happen at any age. But most common in adolescents and young adults. Most teenage acne sufferers worry about acne scars. The best way to prevent acne scars is early treatment. If there’s no early treatment, acne can leave permanent scars. If unfortunately that you get acne scars, they’re still treatable. Once scarring has occurred, the doctor may suggest a medical or surgical procedure to help reduce the scars.

A superficial laser may be used to treat irregular scars. Dermabrasion (or microdermabrasion), which is a form of “sanding down” scars, is sometimes used. Another treatment option for deep scars caused by cystic acne is the transfer of fat from another part of the body to the scar. In extreme cases, a doctor may also inject a synthetic filling material under the scar to improve its appearance.

Source: National Institutes of Health