Almost everyone experiences an occasional flare-up of acne at one time of their life, but it is most relevant during adolescence, afflicting 85% of teenagers to some degree. Hormones are responsible for most cases of acne. Diet and other lifestyle factors, including cleanliness and sexual activity, do not cause acne. In rare instances, sensitivity to a food may exacerbate existing acne, but food does not actually cause it. An exception is kelp, a seaweed, that can cause sever cystic acne. Iodized salt can also provoke an acne flare-up. If you think your acne is a result of food sensitivity, try eliminating suspect foods from your diet for several weeks. Then, add them back to see if your skin is affected.
Hereditary is suspected in some cases of sever acne. A number of medications can also cause acne; major offenders include steroids and other hormonal agents, iodine preparations, lithium, and anticonvulsants. Stress often triggers a flare-up of acne, most likely by altering hormonal levels. In turn, hormonal changes can stimulate food cravings. Consequently, the acne sufferer may erroneously attribute the acne to food, rather than stress, the real culprit.
So, bear in mind to avoid these factors:
1. Kelp Supplements
2. Iodized salt
3. High doses of vitamins B6 and B12.
4. Stress
5. Foods exacerbating acne
We will be discussing further about acne in subsequent posts.So, Keep reading!
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