CAUSES OF ACNE
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There are many types of acne, including whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and cysts. Hormonal changes are the leading cause of acne and can occur during teenage years, menstrual cycles or stress.
Acne can present as occasional mild breakouts, or severe, painful chronic acne.
Read on to discover more about the lesser known causes of acne.
What causes acne?
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that is greatly affected by hormonal changes.
Although there are a number of contributing factors that may cause acne, the condition presents when dead skin cells and oil clog hair follicles on the skin. When this process occurs it causes bacteria to multiply and inflame.
By understanding what causes acne, we are able to better manage the condition, through bother preventative medicine and simply lifestyle changes.
Other causes of acne
While we know that hormones play a primary role in causing acne, there are other lifestyle factors that have been known to cause or exacerbate the condition, including:
- Non-breathable fabric or facewear (such as masks, helmets or hats)
- Personal or skincare products containing oily substances
- Picking at acne sores or bumps
- Oily or greasy working environments
- Certain medications
- Genetic factors
- Diets high in sugar
Although you may not always be able to determine the root cause of your acne, a dermatologist can provide you with a diagnosis as to what type of acne you have developed. By understanding the type of acne, effective treatments can be prescribed to minimise the appearance and reduce symptoms associated with the condition.
It’s time to look after your health
By understanding the causes of acne, we are able to adjust our skincare routine and find effective solutions to treat all types of acne.
At hub.health, our medical team prescribes dermatologist-developed solutions for the treatment of acne.
