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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Main Causes of Acne

Among the reasons for release:

    heredity
    hormonal activity (menstruation, puberty)
    awkward age
    stress activates the adrenal glands
    hyperactive sebaceous glands
    accumulation of dead skin cells
    organisms
    skin lesions accompanied by inflammation
    use of anabolic steroids
    use of medications containing halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine), lithium, and barbiturates effects of high doses of chlorine (such as occupational hazards)

Initially, the main cause of acne is considered a violation of hormonal activity, then found out that the narrowing of the follicular channel and holding the skin of the liquid are important etiological agents. Hormone triggers acne are: testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone, as well as insulin-like growth factor-1.

Acne postpubertatnom period is rare. It may be associated with polycystic ovary syndrome or Cushing's syndrome. At menopause, acne develops from a lack of estradiol (acne climacterica).

Recently, scientists have found an association of acne with the consumption of dairy products. It is believed that cow's milk may be the impurity of sex hormones and insulin-like growth factor-1. In the seafood contains iodine, which can lead to increased symptoms of acne. Foods high in carbohydrates can also cause acne, as an excess of carbohydrates leads to an increase in fatty acid synthesis, including those that make up sebum. Patients with acne can reveal low levels of vitamins A and E.

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