When you are under the sun, your skin dries up and gets irritate. To counteract this, the oil glands in your skin produce more oil. This increases the chances of oil getting clogged due to overproduction and acne is formed.
Women are more prone to developing acne than men.
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Hormone levels determine the development of acne and women are more prone to hormone fluctuations than men. Women experience menstruation, pregnancy and menopause, all of which are responsible for hormone fluctuation. Hence, women are more prone to developing acne than men.
Which part of the skin does acne affect?
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Acne is caused by oil clogged in the hair follicles. Glands present at the base of hair follicles produce oil which travel up the hair shaft. When this oil is trapped in the hair follicle, acne is formed.
Which of these causes acne?
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Skin blemishes are mostly the result of hormones, genetic composition, greasy makeup and certain medicines. Contrary to common belief, acne is not the result of lack of hygiene or not having a healthy diet. Acne is the result of oil getting clogged in the hair follicle. It can happen when there is an overproduction of the oil as a result of increased hormone levels, genes or a medicine acting as a trigger.
Birth control pills can help treat acne.
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Birth control pills slow down oil production in the skin and hence are an effective treatment for acne. It is mostly prescribed by doctors to women who experience a flare up of acne during their menstrual cycle.
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