Hello. Today we have a guest article from Lisa Hill. She gives us very useful information about hormonal acne.
Hormonal acne is one of the most common
skin conditions among adults all over the globe. This kind of acne seems cystic
and inflammatory. In the worst cases, the acne may be painful and leave scars
on the affected areas.
Various factors cause hormonal acne
among teens and adults. Hormonal changes during or before the periods are
considered one of the major factors for acne among women and teenage girls. The
fluctuations of testosterone and other androgens result in acne breakouts among
women.
PREVENTIONS:
a)
Gentle Cleansing:
Acne-prone
skin must be cleansed with mild products and gentle hands. You must avoid
scrubbing your face and pat dry it with a soft dry cloth. Harsh chemicals may
leave your skin irritated, red and inflamed.
b)
Don’t Overdo The Acne Products:
While
preventing frequent acne breakouts, you must not use multiple products. The
overuse of chemical products leaves your skin dry and flaky. Using different
products with different ingredients may leave adverse effects on your sensitive
skin. This causes more harm than a possible treatment for your acne.
c)
Moisturizing:
Moisturizing
is the most favoured prevention technique recommended by dermatologists. Dry
skin is more susceptible to getting infected by bacteria. Moisturizing daily
helps your skin in rejuvenating and increases the formation of epidermal cells.
Healthy and moisturised skin lowers the chances of plugged hair follicles. It
keeps the pores healthy and clean.
d)
Apply Sunscreen:
Your
acne-prone skin needs to be protected from harmful UVB And UVA rays.
Dermatologists suggest always covering your skin with sunscreen. It is advised
for people with normal to sensitive skin. Thus it is a mandatory routine for
acne-prone skin. You must cover your skin with sunscreen even at home. Your
contact with UV rays only for 10 minutes can cause serious damage to your
healing skin. You must cover up your face with scarves or wear covered clothes
for extra protection while leaving home.
e)
Visit Your Dermatologist:
People
with moderate to severe acne must visit their dermatologist for a consultation.
Correct diagnoses and medication can heal your skin at an early stage. There
are several OTC products available to prevent acne, but your dermatologist
knows better about the correct medication for your skin type and symptoms of
acne. Using the wrong products on your acne-prone skin may give you results
initially but it will damage your skin ultimately without any chances of
recovery later.
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TREATMENTS:
There are several acne treatment products
available online. Most topical products can be bought without a doctor’s
prescription while oral medications require it. The treatment of acne depends
solely on the skin type, acne symptoms and other health issues. In severe
cases, environmental factors and genetics also play a vital role.
a)
Antibiotic or Benzoyl Peroxide:
Antibiotics
are oral medications prescribed by a doctor based on the signs of acne. These
are mostly advised if the topical products are not quite effective in healing
severe acne. Antibiotics are prescribed along with topical acne products for
fast treatment.
Benzoyl
peroxide is considered the most reliable topical product for acne treatment.
This chemical prevents inflammation, redness by removing sebum from clogged
hair follicles. It exfoliates the skin pores and removes the dead skin cells
from your epidermis. It heals the skin cells and reduces frequent breakouts.
b)
Change in Your Diet:
Many
people debate the fact that diet has no to minimum impact on acne breakouts.
People struggling with acne have admitted that changes in their diet may reduce
the inflammation and severity of acne symptoms. Eating fibrous food while
avoiding fried and junk food items helps in detoxifying your skin cells. It
removes unnecessary toxins from your skin. Increase your water intake to keep
your skin hydrated. Green leafy vegetables and fruits improve your immunity and
skin quality.
c)
Limit Stress to Reduce Inflammation:
It’s
a well-known fact that mental health can affect your body externally. The
change in lifestyle, eating habits and poor sleeping schedule affect your
hormonal balance. The increase in stress triggers acne. Keep your mind calm and
composed by practising yoga, meditation or regular exercise. It improves blood
circulation which further helps in acne treatment.
d)
Don’t Smoke:
You
may not comply with the fact that smoking can cause frequent acne breakouts,
but it is completely justified. Smoking not only affects your lungs but also
damages your skin quality. It increases wrinkles, spots, blemishes, and acne on
your skin. It soaks all the vital minerals and vitamins necessary for skin cell
formation.
e)
Getting Enough Vitamins:
Vitamins
are vital nutrition for your skin. Vitamin A, B, C, D and E all play a
significant role in skin rejuvenation and health. You must increase your
vitamin intake to correct your hormonal imbalance and give the required
nutrition to your skin. Avoid munching fried chips and burgers and switch to fruits,
salads, smoothies and natural juices. You can try multivitamin supplements from
government-approved companies. There are various multivitamin products
available online for people struggling with vitamin deficiencies.
Every person struggling with period acne
suffers different symptoms. It is advised to get a detailed consultation with
your dermatologist at the first encounter of acne. As it is said, “prevention
is always better than cure”.