Acne Treatment

Acne is a common skin condition that affects individuals of all ages, and understanding its causes is the first step toward managing and preventing further breakouts. Being able to heal one’s skin is not only important to the health of the skin, it also can have a huge impact on their confidence. 

While genetics play a role, there are several environmental and lifestyle factors that can contribute to the development of acne. From hormonal changes to diet and stress, a variety of triggers can cause the skin’s oil glands to become overactive, leading to clogged pores and inflammation. Understanding the most common causes of acne can help provide insights on how to address and manage these factors for clearer, healthier skin. Some of the most common causes include the following:

• Hormonal changes: Hormonal fluctuations that often occur during puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and menstrual cycles can lead to issues with acne. These changes to one’s hormones can cause the body to produce more sebum. Sebum is an oily substance that can lead to inflammation and bacteria growth in hair follicles, causing blemishes to appear. 
• Medications and drugs: Some medications, like corticosteroids, anabolic steroids, lithium, and barbiturates, can cause a breakout of acne. 
• Skincare products: Some skincare products can clog pores and contribute to acne. Individuals who are acne-prone may want to consider looking for products that are non-comedogenic, oil-free, and unscented. 
• Diet: It has been found that a diet high in glycemic load foods, like white bread, cornflakes, and white potatoes, can contribute to acne. Acne has also been known to be caused by a high intake of foods and drinks containing dairy. 
• Stress: When a person is stressed, the body produces a hormone that increases oil production in the sebaceous oil glands, which can increase the risk of an acne breakout. 
• Pressure: Pressure from tight clothing, backpacks, sports helmets, collars, and chinstraps can aggravate the skin and lead to acne. 
• Environmental factors: Pollution and high humidity can contribute to acne breakouts. 
• Family history: Acne can be genetic, especially moderate to severe acne. 
• Picking and squeezing: Squeezing or picking at blemishes can make acne worse and can actually cause further breakouts to occur. 
• Scrubbing: Scrubbing the skin too hard while washing the face or exfoliating can worsen acne and lead to further breakouts.

If you are experiencing acne, our team of skincare specialists can help you determine what the best treatment plan may be to help you achieve the healthy, clear skin you deserve!