Female Acne – Identify the Female Factor
Women really drew the short straw when individual body differences were meted out among the sexes. While we are doubtlessly the fairer sex, it just isn’t fair what we have to put up with. Some things you just have to accept, fortunately acne is not one of them. There are now many identified causes and treatments for female acne.
Seeing a doctor to determine if there is a medical reason behind your acne is an important first step in curing female acne. There are some female medical conditions which can cause acne and having them diagnosed and appropriately treated can be more effective than smearing creams on your face.
Hormonal Factors
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common female hormonal disorder. One of the main symptoms of PCOS is hormone-induced skin and hair changes such as female acne. Other symptoms may include irregular periods and weight control problems.
Your birth control pill may also be the culprit. Some oral contraceptives can aggravate acne in females while some oral contraceptives are used to control it. If you suspect that your pill is causing your acne, you should speak with your doctor and have them recommend an alternative treatment.
Of course, red alert time for women is the week before your period is due. It is estimated that up to 78 percent of women suffer from PMS acne. If your acne is linked to this time in your cycle there are various treatment options for you. Talking to your doctor about an appropriate oral contraceptive can help to stabilize your hormone levels. Women interested in trying a natural treatment can take supplements high in fatty acids such as flaxseed oil, evening primrose oil or fish oil which are thought to regulate hormones and reduce acne breakouts.
Cosmetics and Stress
Another cause of female acne is makeup. Do not get caught up in a vicious cycle of using make up, getting pimples, using make up to cover the pimples, get more pimples, etc. Find a non-comedogenic, non-clogging foundation and stick to it. And ladies, always make sure you wash off your makeup completely before retiring for the evening. No matter how tired you are, you will regret it if you don’t.
Women these days often try to play superwoman. A natural result of working, running a home, raising children, having a meaningful relationship, studying etcetera is stress. Stress can show itself in breakouts in those women susceptible to acne by stimulating the adrenal glands and by slowing down the healing process. Take it down a notch, accept you cannot be the perfect woman, and try to reduce stress. Vitamin B supplements are particularly helpful when you are stressed.
If you suffer from female acne, don’t let it get the best of you. Check with your doctor about potential hormonal causes and try to minimize blemishes through diet and stress relief. Awareness of the contributors to acne in females puts you one step closer to a an effective treatment.
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