Causes of acne

  Tip: Excessive sweating can
                make your acne worse,
                but this is not a reason to
                stop exercising.

Although some believe that the cause of acne is unknown but doctors believe it results from several related factors.

Hormones:
the main factor is known to be the excess of male hormones called androgen. These
increase in both boys and girls during puberty and cause the sebaceous glands to be larger and more active. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and starting or stopping birth control pills can also cause acne.

Genetics:
another factor is known to be heredity or genetics. Although researches don’t show any
meaningful relation between heredity and acne but some studies have shown relation between kids with acne with a family history of disorder.

Skincare products:
any product that clogs the skin pores can cause acne.


Medication side effects:
acne can be the side effect of some drugs. Researches show acne occurs in treatments with barbiturates, seizure medication and steroids. Also iodides, bromides and lithium are reported to cause acne as a side effect

  Tip: If you use more acne medication than directed
                by your doctor you can actually worsen your
                acne.

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