We have all been under the acne attack and know how frustrating it can be to suddenly break out and not know what to do. But, acne or breakouts are not a sudden phenomenon.While added levels of stress often lead to breakouts, the food that we eat also plays a big role in causing acne. Wave a red flag to these food items that can trigger acne.
Acne is a big concern, especially for women in their 20s. However, it would be wrong to say that men don't suffer from acne. To many, acne is also known as blemishes, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples or cysts. It is most common during puberty and adolescence.
According to recent data, almost 80 per cent of people in the age group of 11 to 30 years have acne outbreak at least once. Having said that, even adults are not fully immune. The number is low, but people in their 40s and 50s also get acne. There are also cases when a woman does not suffer from acne during teen but gets it in adulthood before her menstrual cycle. So what exactly is acne?
Your skin has small holes (pores) that are connected to the oil glands lying under the skin through follicles. These glands are responsible for producing sebum, an oily substance. When these follicles get clogged, it leads to the outburst of acne. The reason acne occurs more around puberty or at the time of hormonal changes, is because there is excess secretion of oil.
Acne, most commonly, does not have any serious health concern, but are distressing for the sufferer. Having said that, not all acne-like skin problems should be left untreated. Sometimes acne can have a more serious underlying cause such as polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD). The faster the issue is diagnosed, more effective will be its treatment. Acne should not be treated with antibiotics but can be fixed with certain dietary changes. For example, avoiding oily foods, preservatives, sweeteners, having two liters of mineral water along with having foods rich in Vitamin B6 helps dealing with acne. Oil-based products make acne worse, so do oil-based cosmetics. So for people with a family history of acute acne, must opt for water based products.
Acne causes
"Acne is basically a skin manifestation resulting from the action of fluctuating hormone levels and other substances on the skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands) and hair follicles. These factors lead to plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called acne lesions or pimples. These lesions usually occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Low estrogen levels, stress, improper cleansing, excessive use of creams and cosmetics often result in aggravating acne lesions," says Dr Ramanjit Singh, Senior Consultant, Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology, Medanta The Medicity.
Other causes include:
Genetic
If either of your parents had acne, it is more likely that you will also develop acne.
Hormonal
Sex hormones called androgens increase in boys and girls during puberty and cause the follicular glands to enlarge and make more sebum leading to acne. Many medical conditions can also induce a high-androgen state. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and the use of oral contraceptives can also affect sebum production.
Stress
Some studies indicate that stress causes or worsens acne, while some others have refuted it.
Drugs
Certain medications are known to have worsened acne. These include steroids and anticonvulsant medications.
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