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Hormonal changes Our hormones witness a drastic change at major stages of our life such as puberty or pregnancy. At puberty, the body begins producing hormones called androgens (male hormones, but present in both males and females). These stimulate the sebaceous glands, which in turn, produce extra sebum. Androgen is also responsible for acne flare-ups during the menstrual cycle and at times, even during pregnancy. Add to these, psychological stress and depression and it can make the condition worse. Menstrual cycles also trigger hormonal changes which could lead to the development of acne. If there has been a history of acne in your family then you are very likely to be a sufferer of the same. Genetics carry it along and you can be affected by it. Over-secretion of sebum Over secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands plugs the hair follicles and causes acne. The production of sebum is governed by various hormones called androgens. The change in these hormones leads to over secretion of sebum which then causes acne.
Dead cells Certain environmental factors can also lead to acne. These are: - The use of certain cosmetics, especially moisturizers with an oily base. - Constant friction against the skin due to headbands or straps. - Hot and humid conditions. - Diet, sometimes due to excessive intake of dairy products (though this is still a controversial issue). Certain medications A lot of hormonal medications also lead to acne. For eg.- steroids can cause steroid acne. Contraceptive pills can sometimes aggravate acne in women. Apart from this, certain stress medications can also cause acne. Stated reasons cause acne in most of the cases. To know more about it see the related articles. Related Articles
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