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Pimples and Zits (Acne Vulgaris)
Causes of Acne It is not completely understood why some people get acne and others don't. Acne is believed to be a combination of heredity, environmental factors, etc. For example, during menstrual cycles and at puberty, some hormonal changes occur in the body which may result in acne. Diet was considered to play a critical role in giving rise to acne, however, now this theory has been debunked. Stress increases hormone production in the adrenal glands which may also result in acne. Sebaceous glands which are hyperactive, or an excessive accumulation of dead cells, bacteria accumulation in the pores of the skin to which the body maybe allergic, etc are all reasons for acne. Anabolic steroids, medicines such as barbiturates, androgens, lithium, and halogens such as iodides, bromides, or chlorides all give rise to acne. Severe acne sometimes results from over exposure to some chlorines like chlorinated dioxins. Adult acne vulgaris is rare, although adults may develop Rosacea which looks like acne. Pregnancy, polycystic ovary syndrome or the Cushing's syndrome may also cause acne in later years. Sometimes, acne also erupts during menopause because the anti-acne ovarian hormone called estradiol diminishes at menopause. This acne is called climacterica and is associated with hot and cold flashes, excessive falling of hair, thinning and wrinkling of the skin, dryness in the vagina, osteoporosis as well as osteopenia. Many people erroneously believe that a diet comprising of excessive fried food, sweets, sugar, seafood, etc cause acne. Dirt, lack of hygiene, masturbation, etc are some other myths associated as causes of acne.
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