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by Anonymous on December 11th, 2006
There are seven main factors behind an outbreak of facial or body acne.
1.Genetics. If your mum or dad had acne as a teenager, there's a good chance you will too.
2. Hormones. During adolescence, hormones called androgens become active and stimulate oil glands in your skin, increasing oil production. This, in turn, clogs pores, causing pimples and blackheads. Hormonal changes that occur during your period or when you start or stop taking birth control pills can also cause an acne flare-up. In some cases, however, certain birth control pills are prescribed as a treatment for acne.
3. Stress. Although stress doesn't actually cause acne, it will potentially aggravate this or any other skin condition you may have. Diet. Dermatologists aren't sure whether or not what we eat plays a critical role in acne. Some experts do believe, however, that food allergies can trigger acne outbreaks.
4. Washing your face too often. This can aggravate the skin, causing acne to occur.
5. Using greasy skin care products and oily cosmetics. Any product that clogs oil ducts may cause acne.
6. Medications. Acne can be a side effect of some drugs, including barbiturates, seizure medication and steroids.
Here are some common misconceptions:
Myth: Chocolate, pizza, peanuts and fried foods are bad because they make you break out. Truth: The latest research suggests that some people have acne outbreaks as a result of the foods they eat, while others don't. Feel free to enjoy your favourite foods in moderation.
Myth: Soaking up the sun, or sitting under a sunlamp, is helpful in clearing up acne. Truth: Exposure to the sun may dry up pimples, but it hardly seems worth it when you weigh up the cons: Sun exposure (especially burns) can cause skin cancer and lead to premature ageing.
Myth: Acne will go away by the time you reach the age of 30. Truth: Unfortunately, many adults suffer from acne well into, and beyond, their fifties.
Myth: Acne is caused by poor grooming. Truth: The presence of acne does not mean your face is dirty.
Myth: Abrasive cleansers are good for acne. Truth: Dermatologists actually find that harsh exfoliants usually aggravate acne.
by munchkin_kids_downunder on December 11th, 2006
not entirely, but it could contribute.
by SKDBA on November 23rd, 2009
Yes, sugar can give acne within hours. Actually this depends on sensitivity, immunity and various reactivities of individual body.
by futureshock on May 18th, 2007
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's more a gene in the body!
Sugar does not give you pimples. Ofcourse when you feed yourself fruits and vegetables you are getting more vitamins and nutrients. Anyone eating fruits and vegetables should look healthy!
by obrein on December 22nd, 2006
I don't know about sugar, but "Exposing the skin directly to greasy or oily substances, or to certain cosmetics " can contribute.
I read it in Mayo medical journal. which says such exposure is a risk factor for acne.
by mack. on January 4th, 2007
Anything with fat and grease will defintley give you acne. Hey don't get me wrong!
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AnswerWoman532
by Knopper67 on December 11th, 2006
Well duhhh. Anything with sugar in it gives you acne.
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by Answerbag Staff on July 30th, 2009
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my friend asked me today if girls get grossed out with zits. not all over but just in parts of your face. Do they??? Girls answer!!!!
by Seabass9632 on August 31st, 2011
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What are some names of Acne products that helps clears your face of pimples the most?
by xILoveYuhhx3 on October 21st, 2011
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Have you ever been bullied for having acne? If so, what have you learned from that?
by AnonymousGirl on September 4th, 2011
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Does acne bother you? If so, why?
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Comments
Great answer, I always was told that chocolate made a person break out!
by turbowray on December 11th, 2006
Did you copy and paste this from somewhere? Or are you really that smart and know all this? I really want to know, because many people can't think that up by themselves.
by lightfly on January 4th, 2007
sp2. I have studied medicine for 45 years. I know alot about it. I double check what I am not always sure of, but trust me, I knew all of this.
by Anonymous on January 4th, 2007
Ahh, I just wanted to know. Thanks for the answer!
by lightfly on January 4th, 2007
Wow, impressive! Points for your knowledge on this!
by turbowray on January 5th, 2007
Too bad he is gone.
by lightfly on January 5th, 2007
Where did he go?
by turbowray on January 7th, 2007
He got fed up with bad questions, and trolls.
by lightfly on January 7th, 2007
I hear you, my question about how many movies had you seen 4 times or more, had 114 responses, and someone downrated the question lol! I will never understand the trolls, but I would not leave over it, I just gripe about it, and move on tee hee!
by turbowray on January 8th, 2007