Causes

What Causes Acne

hormone level in the body

There is no exact cause for acne. There are several factors that doctors think bring on this problem for many people. One of those important factors is the hormone level in the body. The hormones are called androgens and increase in both boys and girls when they are going through puberty. This is the reason why there are so many pre teens and teenagers that have to deal with acne get some form of acne medication to treat it.

Genetics

Another cause of acne is genetics. If a child has a parent that had to deal with a lot of acne problems as a child, then chances are they will too. When a pre teen or teenager sees that they are having a problem with acne, it is important for them to seek acne medication to help fight this problem early so that there are no long term affects of the acne.

Menstrual Period Of Girls

One factor that can cause acne in girls is their menstrual period. This is a time when hormones are really active and this can cause a flare up of problems in most pre adolescent girls. There are many acne medications that can treat this problem and get their skin looking perfect again over a time period. It will take time for the skin to clear up and get back to normal.

Pregnancy and birth control pills

Pregnancy and birth control pills are another reason why women get acne. When a woman is pregnant this is a time when her hormones are changing and all different things are happening to her body. Birth control pills are another source that will cause women to have an acne problem and have to resort to acne medication.

Certain medications that people have to take can also cause acne to occur in certain people. This is typically normal and can affect just about anyone. Usually once the body accepts the medications the acne will stop or at least lessen. There are acne medications to help when this is the case.

Dressing Style

Certain fabrics as well can cause acne to appear also. Wearing tight collars, backpacks, and hats can bring on a case of acne on any part of the body. That is another factor; acne can be on any part of the body. It is not just limited to the face. When acne appears on different parts of the body, you may be able to control it with over the counter medicine or you may have to go to a doctor for your acne medications.

There are many myths of way acne starts, like chocolate or greasy foods. However, there are no actual links to these rumors and it is not proven However, in some cases a person’s diet will affect their skin and that it why it is important to have a healthy well balanced diet so that you do not need acne medications in the future.

Toxins

Considering the average modern diet and lifestyle, you're probably filled with toxins. I don't know you personally, but the chances are good. Your liver and kidneys are your body's main filtration and detoxification organs, and the accumulated toxins and constant daily exposure compromise their cleansing functions. Compromised liver and kidney function means you can't properly filter out impurities and toxins which pollute the bloodstream. As if this weren't bad enough, your body then attempts to eliminate those wastes and toxins any way it can, including pushing them out through your skin.

CANDIDA and PARASITES

Chances are good if you have acne you have severe Candida Albicans overgrowth, not to mention you probably have a few parasites. Candida naturally occur in the human digestive system, but improper diet and supplementation makes them overgrow, crowding out your digestive system's friendly bacteria and producing gobs of toxic waste. Candida cause numerous problems, and some feel that most acne cases can be traced to Candida overgrowth.

Parasites also compromise your body's functions by leeching essential nutrients from your blood, organs and cells, and producing toxic waste. They're nasty and stubborn, and don't turn up on most medical scans. But there's a good chance they're in you, and not only do they compromise your health but they also compromise your ability to effectively perform fasts and flushes.

Improper Diet, Digestion And Elimination

Now, as you'll see from my diet section I don't advocate a single, specific diet plan. Instead, I feel that food quality trumps food choice. There are a few exceptions, of course, but once you're done reading I'm sure you'll understand that they don't even really qualify as food. More importantly, you need to properly digest and eliminate the quality food you take in. Most people over-eat and under-digest. You don't receive what you need and your body converts the excess material to sugars and body fat. Plus, the high volume of undigested food puts a strain on your colon, which accumulates compacted wastes and a thick mucus layer. Both further compromise digestion and create a breeding ground for re-introducing toxins into your bloodstream...

By Craig Staufenberg & Ivar Rudi