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What
Causes Acne!
Doctors and scientists cannot say for sure what
exactly causes acne, but there are several
things that are at the top of the list of
suspects.
Medications. Many believe that Acne can be a
side effect of some drugs, including
barbiturates, seizure medication and steroids.
Interestingly enough, some believe that birth
control pills cause acne while others prescribe
birth-control as a medication for acne.
Chocolate – Many now believe that chocolate
cannot cause acne outbreaks. Still, there are
those who are staunch believers that chocolate
causes outbreaks. The debate rages on.
Stress – While stress may not be a cause of
acne, many people believe that stress can
aggravate acne. Exercise is a great way to
relieve stress.
Washing your face too often – While acne
sufferers should keep their face clean, too much
washing or harsh scrubbing will actually
aggravate the skin causing acne to occur
Using greasy skin care products and oily
cosmetics. As discussed
before
acne occurs when the pores become plugged up.
Therefore, one can assume that any product that
covers up the face in anyway may block the pores
and the natural release of sebum may help cause
acne flare-ups.
Environmental Irritants – Think of it,
pollution is an unnatural containment. Being in
a high pollution area can cause several
reactions in the body, including acne. It is
also thought that high humidity can cause acne
outbreaks. High humidity can cause the skin to
swell thereby blocking those pores.
Your Diet – Your diet, (what you eat) can have
significant impact on acne outbreaks. Excessive
dairy products, fatty foods, etc. are thought to
have an impact on acne breakouts as well as a
lack of zinc in your diet. Zinc supplements are
often prescribed to treat acne.
As always, each person is different. You may
have noticed that certain foods seem to have
more of an impact on your acne than others. If
you are unsure, pay closer attention to your
diet and keep track of your acne outbreaks.
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