The exact cause of acne is unknown, but doctors believe it results from several related factors. One important factor is rising hormone levels. These hormones, called androgens (male sex hormones), increase in both boys and girls during puberty and can cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum. Another factor is heredity or genetics. Researchers believe that the tendency to develop acne can be inherited from parents. For example, studies have shown that many school-age boys with acne have a family history of the disorder.
There are many myths about what causes acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but research has shown that foods seem to have little effect on the development and course of acne in most people. Another common myth is that dirty skin causes acne; however, blackheads and other acne lesions are not caused by dirt.
2006-11-15 09:05:28
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answered by tampico 6
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Dry and/or greasy skin due to poor oil composition of the skin. Thick greasy oils clog pores, lack of oil leads to dryness and irritation. You need thin oils to moisturize while dissolving and clearing gunk in your poors. Try fish oil or seafood. 2 tsp fish oil a day or 4 servings of seafood a week. Stick it out for at least 2 months; it will take a long time to replace all your oil. Any effect after 1-2 days is temporary or random; so even if it makes you break out a little at first, you haven't given it a full try yet.
In the short term you can wash and moisturize well, but that will only go so far. Plus excessive washing can be drying and excessive moisturizing can be clogging. Use a small amount of a light moisturizer, made with oil not jelly or grease. Often that means soybean oil or mineral oil. Mineral oil means mined from the ground. So soybean oil is usually better, though mineral oil won't cause too much harm. Clean with soap and water, not a harsh acne cleanser. Even then they only work so well. So you really need the seafood.
Antibiotics aren't really good for bacteria long term, they'll come back in force after. Short term they may help. After you get off them find some kefir with acidophilus listed first or 2nd to replace the friendly bacteria they destroyed. Studies show less illness when you have these bacteria, even outside the stomach in places such as the lungs and elsewhere. You want friendly bacteria to fill the void when the antibiotics stop, not harmful ones.
In the short term you might also try 100,000+ iu retinol vitamin A (a megadose, and too much for normal use) or one of the acne drugs that is similar to retinol vitamin A. It's some minor harm to your organs, but it helps against bacteria on your skin. At least it doesn't have the other long term drawbacks to your skin that antibiotics and many scrubs do.
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2016-05-15 23:24:58
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answered by Anonymous
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In certain people, specific foods may cause an acne flare, but for the most part foods do not play a role in acne. It is a myth that things like chocolate cause acne. Greasy foods are bad for you in many ways, but no they do not directly cause acne. Well, unless you forget to wash your face after dribbling deep fried chicken oil all over your chin...
2006-11-15 09:15:48
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answered by tonicdoc 1
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There have been studies that show no food really affects acne - there are plenty of myths about greasy food and chocolate causing acne but no evidence of it.
That being said, greasy food certainly isn't very good for you and shouldn't be eaten all of the time. I'd also suggest washing your face to get any grease from the food off of your skin...
2006-11-15 09:05:41
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answered by Anonymous
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Oily nutrition does not reason zits. some nutrition which will are chocolate, peanuts and seafood. tension and hormonal variations will additionally reason zits. while you're allergic to a definite nutrition this will additionally reason zits. Heredity additionally performs an element. My usual practitioner advised me to no longer use a washcloth on my face while bathing with the aid of fact it would stimulate the oils in my pores and skin-I even have not used a washcloth on my face for 33 years now, and that i've got had little or no problem with zits. over the counter zits meds artwork extremely nicely additionally.l
2016-10-04 00:17:15
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answered by banowski 4
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yes, any type of toxin that you put into your body will make acne worse. You can help to counteract the acne by drinking plenty of water. Tanning in a bed 2-3 times a week will also help counteract the acne (UV light kills the bacteria that cause acne).
2006-11-15 09:04:52
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answered by boomer sooner 5
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Well in my Theory I think that it is bad for you personally and it makes oils on your face and so I am guessing that it creates pimples. If you eat chocolate thats not good for your face it will make it worse.
2006-11-15 09:12:30
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answered by Anonymous
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I read that that's a myth. But if you touch greasy foods, and then touch your face...or you get it all over your face, that can contribute to acne.
2006-11-15 09:06:42
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answered by circa 1980 5
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Yes, in two ways. First it can cause your skin to be more oily and if you get the grease on your hands and then touch your face that will cause your pores to clog and cause pimples.
2006-11-15 09:04:24
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answered by Jocelyn L 4
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Yes, big time.
2006-11-15 09:09:40
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answered by adviceguy 2
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