Natural Treatment for Hormone Acne
Acne by its very nature can be considered a hormonal disease. Hormones are responsible for the maturation of the oil glands in our skin. This is why children do not experience acne.
There are several times in our lives when our hormones can become unbalanced and wreak havoc, including puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and, well, any other time they feel like it. More specifically, adult hormone acne may be caused by androgens, male hormones present in both men and women. The oil surplus created by these hormones may be instrumental in clogging hair follicles where bacteria grows and causes acne pimples and blemishes. Hormonal acne is seen mostly in women due to the natural cycles a woman goes through, such as menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. Because of this, some birth control pills, in small doses and with other topical remedies, can be used to reduce blemishes by keeping androgens steady. Anyone considering using this type of treatment should consult a physician first.
For more than very mild acne, hormonal testing is useful. This is the same as carried out for extra hair growth or alopecia, and consists in measuring androgens to see if elevated levels are involved in causing the acne. However, even if androgen levels are normal, they are still involved in starting the acne process. Some, but not most, women with acne have a hormonal disorder. Evaluation by a physician experienced with these conditions is a good idea for severe acne that is not controlled by dermatological medications, or when there are also irregular periods, increased hair, or a weight problem.Natural Treatment for Hormone Acne
- Avoid caffeine and other stimulants. Caffeine stimulates hormone production.
- Eat hormone-regulating foods such as alfalfa, flaxseed, oats, celery, parsley, rhubarb, fennel, and evening primrose oil.
- Utilize relaxation techniques and exercise to help avoid stress.
- Use only natural, botanical acne treatment products that are free from harsh drying ingredients. Avoid products containing the following chemical ingredients: alcohol, isopropyl, myristate, lanolin, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, propylene glycol, mineral oil and parabens.
- Top Ten Foods for helping the reduce acne: avocado, mangos/papayasm watercress, garlic, celery, olives, Brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds, herbs/wild greens/salad leaves, and berries.
- Foods to avoid: dairy products, refined and cooked carbohydrates, cooked fats, and meat. All of these foods are acid-forming in the body and cause a sluggish digestive system, if food travels too slowly trough the body, toxins build up and are not carried away bu the usual processes and are expelled via the skin, causing acne.
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