7 causes of acne development
Contrary to popular opinion, acne is not just a problem for teenagers. Acne can appear at any age in both women and men.
First of all, it is necessary to understand the causes of the disease, then it can be effectively prevented.
Acne (pimples, blackheads) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, which is accompanied by a malfunction of the sebaceous glands and inflammation of the hair follicles. The Pimples appear as a rash of red or white patches on the face, neck, chest, and back. They develop due to sebum and dead skin particles clogging the pilosebaceous ducts.
Symptoms of acne.
• Increased greasiness of the skin of the face and scalp (increased sebum secretion)
• A small or large red rash
• Formation of white sores
• Skin pain in areas of the rash
• Scars and pigmentation after pimple healing
At the first stage, acne affects only certain areas of the face, most commonly the forehead, cheeks, and chin. Later, the acne spreads to the neck and chest areas. At the third stage, the sores and pimples enlarge, covering larger areas of the skin, and leave large scars after healing
7 causes of acne.
Among the causes of acne, there are several main reasons that are definitely worth knowing about if you are facing this problem.
1. The first and most common cause of acne is hormonal imbalance.
Pimples can be caused by a sudden increase in testosterone in both men and women. Most often, this effect is observed in adolescence, but no one is immune to hormonal waves even after 30 years. In addition, in women, the disease can be manifested against the background of pregnancy or polycystic syndrome. In men, due to dysfunction of the adrenal glands.
2. The second reason is diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
These include both autoimmune and allergic disorders, for example, intolerance to milk protein or gluten, and functional - pancreatitis, diseases of the intestines, liver and gallbladder, gastritis.
3. The third reason is the wrong choice of cosmetics.
Calculating the relationship between acne and cosmetics is not easy, because the rash may appear at first and then disappear. However, there are a number of potentially comedogenic ingredients: lanolin, squalene and squalane, red pigments, mineral and vegetable oils: coconut, cocoa butter, dimethicone.
4. The fourth reason is climate change, which is more humid and hot.
If you suffered from pimples as a teenager, you may encounter the problem again on a trip to Thailand or Indonesia.
5. The fifth reason is taking medicines.
Some medications can cause pimples. If you are prone to pimples, it is better to warn your doctor about it and discuss treatment tactics in advance.
6. The sixth reason is toxic overload.
Chemical and industrial workers, construction and repair workers may develop pimples in response to exposure to toxic components of the materials they work with on a regular basis.
7. The seventh reason is excessive cleanliness and hyper-preservation.
Skin care is very important, but if you overdo it, you can cause unpleasant consequences in the form of pimples. The skin often reacts with a rash to aggressive peelings and cleansers, frequent washing and exfoliation, and serums with high amounts of oils.
