Can pimples and blackheads be caused by Stress?

Question

the reason i ask is because one person had told me this and i want to know if this is really true or not.

it's not like my face is filled with them. I just don't like them and i get them often. It sucks! =(

then i am going to have to see a doctor or something. because one of the websites that were refer to me was very interesting and the effects that i read i get them. =(

Here is the website....
http://www.carefair.com/Skincare/Skin-and-Lifestyle/How_Stress_Affects_Our_Skin_218.html
thankyou for the info! =D

Answer 1

Hi, I actually read these really good articles about it, you'll find more useful information there I'm sure:
http://www.carefair.com/Skincare/Skin-and-Lifestyle/How_Stress_Affects_Our_Skin_218.html
http://www.carefair.com/Skincare/Acne/Acne_And_Stress_133.html

Answer 2

1

Answer 3

Myth #1: Acne is caused by poor hygiene. If you believe this myth, and wash your skin hard and frequently, you can actually make your acne worse. Acne is not caused by dirt or surface skin oils. Although excess oils, dead skin and a day's accumulation of dust on the skin looks unsightly, they should not be removed by hand scrubbing. Vigorous washing and scrubbing will actually irritate the skin and make acne worse. The best approach to hygiene and acne: Gently wash your face twice a day with a mild soap, pat dry--and use an appropriate acne treatment for the acne.

Myth #2: Acne is caused by diet. Extensive scientific studies have not found a connection between diet and acne. In other words, food does not cause acne. Not chocolate. Not french fries. Not pizza. Nonetheless, some people insist that certain foods affect their acne. In that case, avoid those foods. Besides, eating a balanced diet always makes sense. However, according to the scientific evidence, if acne is being treated properly, there's no need to worry about food affecting the acne.

Myth #3: Acne is caused by stress. The ordinary stress of day-to-day living is not an important factor in acne. Severe stress that needs medical attention is sometimes treated with drugs that can cause acne as a side effect. If you think you may have acne related to a drug prescribed for stress or depression, you should consult your physician.

Myth #4: Acne is just a cosmetic disease. Yes, acne does affect the way people look and is not otherwise a serious threat to a person’s physical health. However, acne can result in permanent physical scars--plus, acne itself as well as its scars can affect the way people feel about themselves to the point of affecting their lives.

Myth #5: You just have to let acne run its course. The truth is, acne can be cleared up. If the acne products you have tried haven’t worked, consider seeing a dermatologist. With the products available today, there is no reason why someone has to endure acne or get acne scars.

For information on what causes acne, visit this site.http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet/acne.html

Answer 4

Pimples are caused by stress, but I think blackheads are caused by the oil in your skin.

Answer 5

comedones commonly known as blackheads are caused by a build up of sebaceous secretions which become trapped in the hair follicles these have dried out and hardened the colour comes from oxidation common in puberty. and yes stress can cause blackheads once your immune system is weakened your body is prone to alot of infections

Answer 6

Yes. Stress is the main cause of acne pimples, blackheads and skin blemishes. Stress change The PH balance in the skin casuing the excess oils that clog the poors and casue these problems.

Answer 7

Yes it can. Stress causes your body to give off different "oily" chemicals which deposit themselves in your skin causing blackheads and pimples.

Answer 8

IT IS ALL IN HERE! :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne_vulgaris

TRUST ME! REALLY GOOD INFO.
IT’S WORTH READING!

Here is what the WEBSITE CONTAINS:

Contents:
1 SYMPTOMS
2 CAUSES OF ACNE
2.1 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CAUSES
3 TREATMENTS
3.1 TIMELINE OF ACNE TREATMENT
3.2 AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
3.2.1 Exfoliating the skin
3.2.2 Topical Bactericidals
3.2.3 Topical antibiotics
3.2.4 Oral antibiotics
3.2.5 Hormonal treatments
3.2.6 External retinoids
3.2.7 Oral retinoids
3.2.8 Phototherapy
3.2.8.1 Blue and red light
3.2.8.2 Photodynamic therapy
3.3 Less widely used treatments
3.4 FUTURE TREATMENTS
3.5 Preferred treatments by types of acne vulgaris
4 ACNE SCARS
5 See also
6 References
7 Footnotes
8 External links



2ND USEFUL WEBSITE:

http://www.humanillnesses.com/original/A-As/Acne.html

IF YOU WANT TO KNOW:

What Is Acne?
What Kinds of Acne Are There?
Who Gets Acne?
What Else Causes Acne?
What Does Acne Look Like?
How Is Acne Treated?
What Doesn't Cause Acne?

Web contains a testimony: Johnny's Story
Also, web provides ACNE SCAR TREATMENTS

Answer 9

Yes! When you are stressed, it it said that you release some kind of substance that causes your face to become more oily. And oilness causes pimples.

Answer 10

I notice that when I am under stress my face will break out. But how do we know that the stress isn`t caused from an imbalance of the hormones when you are about to get your period, and it is the imbalance that causes both. During the remainding portion of the month, we are not really bothered by stressful situations as much except during the time of our periods.

Answer 11

I think your immune system could be down/body not functioning at its best when you're stressed.