’An Orange A Day Might help to keep the Acne at BAY”
Who the hell is Acne?
It’s a bacterial infection & not a CORONA VIRUS.
Which will force us to be Home quarantined and also, we have various home
remedies topical ointment & some nutrients which can help us to reduce the
production of Acne.
Acne is caused due to the increased sebum (oil) which is
produced by Our Sebaceous Gland (oil Gland), This sebum production is under the
influence of the male sex hormone called Androgen.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ACNE
At first you may think I’m MAD but yes, the reason of
getting acne is testosterone the hormone that stimulates the sebaceous gland
(sebum producing gland) activity.
Ok, let me tell you the connection between Testosterone
and Acne
Testosterone belongs to a class of male sex hormones called
androgens, which can trigger acne by over- stimulating oil glands. They can
also change the skin cells that line hair follicles, making them sticky and
more likely to clog pores.
Here’s how it works: Tiny glands are inside the pores of
your skin,
and they produce an oil called “sebum.”
Sebum carries dead skin cells from follicles to your skin’s surface, but
when there is too much of it, follicles become clogged and pimples can emerge.
Testosterone increases the production of sebum, making it a prime
acne culprit.
Though testosterone is thought of as a male hormone, female
ovaries produce it in small amounts. Women produce other androgens that can
worsen acne as well. Most women with
acne still have normal levels of testosterone. However, if you have other signs
of abnormally high testosterone, such as excess facial or body hair, deep
voice, and irregular menstrual period, you may want to talk about hormone testing
with your doctor.
Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are the most
Common form that causes acne.
TREATING HORMONAL ACNE-
If your Doctor believes that high testosterone levels or other
hormonal issues are to blame for Acne, they may recommend a variety of
treatments, in addition to topical
remedies such as retinoids, that may prescribe
hormonal therapies.
HOME REMEDIES-
1-A pack of mint & curd can help to reduce Acne. 2-Application of Tomato juice can reduce Acne.
TOPICAL OINMENTS-
Application of Clindac A, Benzac or Panoxyl can dry the Acne
(But should be used only if the Doctor Prescribes)
FOOD-
Rich in Vitamin A, C & E. (All three are powerful
Antioxidants) can help to eliminate milder cases of Acne. E.g.-Orange and yellow
fruits and vegetables.
