Thursday, October 18, 2007

Control Hormones, Acne Will Control Itself?

One of the biggest factors that cause acne is hormonal changes. The changes take place all over in the body causing various imbalances. The medical research shows that majority of people suffering from acne have an oily skin and this secretion of excess oil leads to acne development. The overproduction of oil is caused by high level of hormonal imbalance and the acne can be prevented only if this balance is maintained.

Youngsters suffer from acne in adolescence and in this age of puberty the hormonal changes regulate most of our bodily functions, growth and development and lead to hyper activeness. This results in a lot of aggressiveness and sometimes adjustment problems among teenagers cause them worried about peer pressure and group acceptance.

In boys, their body starts producing more male hormones that excite sebaceous glands. These are oil-producing glands found throughout the skin. The oil moves below the skin which attracts bacteria and once the oil reaches the skin's surface through a hair follicle, it gets clogged which usually happens due to bacteria-laden oil. These blockages promote bacterial growth, infection and different kinds of acne. The acne grows on face, neck or back causing irritation.

As bodily changes during puberty trigger acne development, women in particular are vulnerable to this because of changes in their monthly cycles. Sometimes women opt for birth control pills which control acne because they keep hormones under control.

Experts say that men are more likely to have long-term acne while women are more susceptible to occasional acne flare-ups. If you're suffering from uncontrolled acne, consult a dermatologist.

A nutritious diet is also very important at this stage and it must be balanced in every form leading to healthy growth. It is advisable for teenagers to eat lot of green vegetables and fruits and have plenty of water. Buttermilk, coconut water and fruit juice are very helpful to clear acne. Water and juices help detoxify body by flushing out body wastes. Regular exercise is the next thing that control body hormones and bring required glow on face.