Written By: Anusha Iyengar | Updated: March 2, 2016, 5:18 PM
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Wish we lived in a world without acne? Well, that's not impossible entirely. in her book, Skin Talks, Dr Jaishree Sharad, cosmetic dermatologist, explains a few reasons why you get acne and what you can do about it. So read, share and stay acne-free!
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Stress can often be the reason for that big zit on your face. When you're stressed, your body secretes the cortisol hormone, which is also called the stress hormone. Cortisol increases the sebum or oil production by the sebaceous glands which result in acne. So whenever you're stressed, take a deep breath & calm yourself.
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Acne can be caused due to genetic predisposition too. If your parents, grandparents or elder siblings have had acne, there are chances you'll get it too. Dr Sharad advises you to take care of your skin right from the time you hit puberty to prevent acne.
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When the hair products, be it oil, hair gel or serum, trickle onto your skin causing acne, which is why you have zits on your forehead and cheeks. To prevent this from happening, Dr Sharad advises you to wash your face after you apply your hair products, so any pimple-causing residue on the face will get washed away.
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More humane alternatives exist, and technology has made them better and more accurate. There are sufficient existing safety data to render animal testing for products obsolete.
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Wondering how phones can cause acne? It's very simple actually. When you talk on the phone for hours, your sweat which has bacteria and dirt get trapped in the skin pores and clogs it, which results in whiteheads. Sometimes, the bacteria or dirt even get stuck on your keypad, so make sure you wipe your phone regularly or use a headset.
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Medical drugs like steroids, lithium and iodides can cause pimples. A lot of body builders or athletes who take anabolic steroids suffer from acne on their shoulders, arms, chest and back.
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The temperature and surrounding can affect your skin in many ways. Hot and humid climates often make you sweat a lot. Sweat along with sebum, dirt and dead skin clogs your pores, resulting in blackheads and whiteheads. Cooking for long hours in the kitchen can affect your skin too.
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Watch what you eat to prevent acne. Dr Jaishree Sharad says that while it is a common myth that spicy, oily and non-vegetarian foods causes acne, what really triggers acne is dairy products and foods with a high glycemic index. The hormones in dairy products increase the levels of androgens, which causes acne.
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Hormones play a key role in acne breakout too. Hence, most women experience more acne just before the start of menstruation. Hormonal imbalances often lead to acne breakouts.
