Jumat, 10 Januari 2020
What Causes Hormonal Acne?
I've been struggling with hormonal acne for years, so I know how frustrating and persistent it can be. Hormonal acne is caused by hormonal imbalances, which can be linked to a variety of causes. Actually, one of the main reasons that teenagers are often plagued with acne is because of the hormonal fluctuations that are occurring during puberty and sexual maturation etc. For many people the teenage acne phase ends once puberty ends, but for an unfortunate few, acne continues on into adulthood. I suffered from severe acne during my teenage years, but I thought that it would eventually go away on it's own once I was out of the awkward teenage phase. Well, I waited...and waited...and waited some more only to be disappointed when I hit my 25th birthday and was still struggling with acne and breakouts.
When I turned 25 I swore of any harsh store bought acne product and went the all-natural route, which has had a HUGE improvement on my acne. If I do end up using a store bought product I go for products meant specifically for sensitive skin and I always look at the ingredient list and go with the product with the least amount of ingredients as possible (and of course no harmful irritants). Although this has greatly improved my acne, it has not completely solved the problem. Until you solve the hormonal imbalance that is causing acne, no product will completely eliminate your breakouts. So, treating the cause of the hormonal imbalance is a must!
Hormonal acne typically appears in areas along the jawline, chin, cheeks, and temples (as shown in the photo). It can even extend down the neck. If you have tried everything to get rid of your acne but nothing seems to work, you may be suffering from hormonal acne. To find out for sure you will need to see a physician who can do some blood work to determine whether or not you have any hormonal imbalances. Based on my experiences a dermatologist typically doesn't focus on hormonal causes of acne, they tend to prescribe topical treatments that may help, but unless you get your hormones under control the acne will not completely go away. So, if you have tried every product known to mankind and you still have acne, you might want to ask your doctor to check your hormones. Hormonal acne is more than just skin-deep. The cause of the acne lies on the inside, which cannot be addressed by simply putting a layer of benzoyl peroxide on your face.
A hormonal imbalance can be cause by a number of things. Some common causes of hormonal imbalance can include high stress levels, food allergies or intolerance, birth control pills, and other environmental factors that can affect hormones within the body. If you're an adult female with acne you might want to ask to be tested for Polycystic Ovary Syndrom (PCOS) which can cause acne and high levels of testosterone in females.
There are some products available that may help prevent hormonal fluctuations for females which can in turn help with hormonal acne. One such product is MigreLief+M which helps to manage hormonal and blood sugar fluctuations in females by harnessing the power of several key supplements, like Chasteberry, biotin, and feverfew, which are all known to help level out hormones naturally.