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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You probably often wonder whether everyone gets acne. The truth is, people of all races and ages get acne. Acne is the most common in teenagers and young adults. 80% of all people get acne outbreaks between the age of 11 and 30. But some people get it even in their 40s and 50s. Most acne tends to go away when people reach their 30s.

There are also many myths about acne causes such as greasy foods. But the truth is, there’s hardly any evidence that shows greasy foods causing acne.  Stress and dirt are also commonly cited as acne causes. They can make it worse, but not causing you to have acne.

Acne is a skin disorder resulting from the action of hormones and other substances on the skin’s oil glands and hair follicles. When these happen, your pores become plugged and lesions outbreak. And they are called pimples or zits. Most of the time, acne lesions occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and they also can appear on shoulders. Even though people tend to be distressed over acne, it does not cause a serious health threat. However, the worst case of  acne can lead to permanent scarring on your face and neck.