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Hormones and Acne

  • July 24, 2009 at 6:40 am

Are you experiencing problems with hormones and adult acne?

hormonMost dermatologists believe acne is closely linked with hormonal changes that occur within the body. In fact, testosterone has been identified as a chief trigger of acne development.

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.

At different stages in our lives, we typically encounter different problems. One of the worst is acne. Or at least that’s how we see it when puberty comes along. Hormones and Acne – continue reading…