This is partly attributed to the fact that it’s a complex condition.
The following factors all often have to come together to produce acne.
Your skin, at some point, was clear.
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Why then does acne seem to suddenly appear?
In a word: hormones.
Hormones play a huge role in acne development.
The major players here are androgen hormones: estrogen and testosterone.
Androgen hormones, specifically testosterone, stimulate the sebaceous glands to swell and produce more oil.
There is indication that androgens also make the pore a more favorable home for acne-causing bacteria.
There is not a specific gene that causes acne.
Rather the factors that make acne more likely to develop are traits that can be passed down.
While diet doesn’t cause acne, there is a possible connection between certain foods and acne severity.
refined carbs), may make existing acne worse.
Acne isn’t because of what you did or didn’t do.
Some people are just prone to developing breakouts.
But acne is treatable.
Give your healthcare provider a call to start the treatment process.
Androgens (male hormones) appear to be the hormones most responsible for acne.
Some studies suggest that women are four times more likely to experience adult-onset acne than men.
Diet can influence hormone levels, and some foods areknown to cause inflammationthat may make acne worse.
Foods like milk and added sugar can increase insulin levels, which might also contribute.
At present, there is no consensus as to whether a change of diet will necessarily improve acne.
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