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Causes of Acne Vulgaris



Causes of Acne Vulgaris



  • Hormonal Activity: Acne development can be enhanced by increased hormonal levels as in puberty period or menstrual cycle.
  • Psychological Factors: Increased stress level may contribute in acne formation according to recent studies.
  • Genetic Factors: Family history of acne is a risk factor for acne formation especially in adolescent.
  • Infections: Some types of bacteria causes acne formation
  • Drugs: Certain drugs can stimulate acne formation as “ Steroids – Testosterone – estrogen”
  • Diseases: Certain diseases may be associated with acne formation as “ Polycystic ovary syndrome – Cushing syndrome”
  • Skin products: Skin care products and cosmetics containing oil can contribute in acne formation.
  • Diet: some types of diet as cow's milk are associated with worsening acne.


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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

this problem is very common among young people

Anonymous said...

whate is the treatment?

J said...

Dang. Luckily for me, my acne isn't as bad as those of many of my friends.