How to stop the actual CAUSE of Acne.

More than 80% of cases of adult acne occur in women. It is thought that many cases of adult acne are caused by the changes in hormone levels that many women have at certain times.

These times include:

periods – some women have a flare-up of acne just before their period

pregnancy – many women have symptoms of acne in pregnancy, usually during the first three months of their pregnancy

polycystic ovary syndrome – a common condition that can cause acne, weight gain and the formation of small cysts inside the ovary

Other triggers

Other possible triggers of an acne flare-up include:

-some cosmetic products – however, this is less common as most products are now tested so they don't cause spots (non-comedogenic)

-certain medications, such as steroid medications, lithium (which is often used to treat depression and bipolar disorder) and some anti-epileptic drugs (used to treat epilepsy)

-regularly wearing items that place pressure on an affected area of skin, such as a headband or backpack

-smoking, which can contribute to acne in older people

Acne myths

Despite being one of the most widespread skin conditions, acne is also one of the most poorly understood. There are many myths and misconceptions about it:

*"Acne is caused by a poor diet." So far, research has not found any foods that cause acne. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is recommended because it is good for your heart and your health in general.

*"Acne is caused by having dirty skin and poor hygiene." Most of the biological reactions that trigger acne occur beneath the skin, not on the surface, so the cleanliness of your skin will have no effect on your acne. Washing your face more than twice a day could just aggravate your skin.

*"Squeezing blackheads, whiteheads and spots is the best way to get rid of acne." This could actually make symptoms worse and may leave you with scarring.

*"Sexual activity can influence acne." Having sex or masturbating will not make acne any better or worse.

*"Sunbathing, sunbeds and sunlamps help improve the symptoms of acne." There is no conclusive evidence that prolonged exposure to sunlight or using sunbeds or sunlamps can improve acne. Many medications used to treat acne can make your skin more sensitive to light, so exposure could cause painful damage to your skin, not to mention increase your risk of skin cancer.

*"Acne is infectious." You cannot pass acne on to other people.Click Here!