hormonal imbalance and acne?
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yup. hormonal imbalance is a known cause of acne.
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Sometimes doctors prescribe birth control pills to women that suffer from acne. It has to do with the hormone levels in the birth control pills. I would recommend it only if you are of a certain age: these hormones will not only affect your skin but possibly other parts of your body too.
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You might want to ask your doctor about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. My mother has it; common symptoms are extreme irregularities in periods, weight gain, hair on the face and cystic acne. Hope that helps~
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Hi Sagatairian\n\nIm a Scorpio and I tell it like it is. Here are some answers on the real issue of acne.\n\n\n1. Blood Purifying: If we are just beginning a cleansing and healing program, we experience problems. Very common is acne, which is most often a manifestation of an unclean bloodstream. Red clover tea is an excellent blood-cleanser, with a very mild taste. Burdock root tea works fast and well to cleanse the bloodstream. Carrot juice, very pleasant to the taste, cleanses and builds good cell structure. Many families drink green drink, consisting of fresh greens, such as comfrey, parsley, mint, lambs quarters, marshmallow (that is, common mallow), your dandelion and other local greens, blended into a base of pineapple juice in a blender. At first you may wish to strain out the pulp, but it is good for you too, and soon you should become accustomed to it. Some people make a green drink by simply blending the wildings into water, straining out the pulp and sweetening a bit with pure maple syrup or honey. This green drink supplies vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and healing factors in a fresh, assimilable form. \n\n2. Soap and Astringents: If you want to treat your acne externally, be aware that it's not an external problem. I would recommend very sparing use of soaps, which is contrary to most advice on acne. Soap removes the protective oil from the skin and upsets the acid-alkaline balance. Only use soap if your skin is really dirty; otherwise, wash with water. Instead of using thick makeup, which must be soaped off, let your natural healthy glow illuminate your skin. There are mineral-based blush powders which have no chemicals in them; they can be used as blush and as eyeshadow; just make sure when you purchase them that they really have no chemicals, as some cosmetic companies are mimicking the idea but including additives. \n\nSome people recommend astringents to control large pores on oily skin. First of all, your skin won't produce excess oil if you follow the mucusless diet. Although you will be taking adequate oils in your diet, they are in a form assimilable by the body. Probably the worst "junk food" anyone can take is hydrogenated oil--margarine, hydrogenated peanut butter, shortening. These oils have undergone a chemical change which makes their structures unusable by the body. They clog up the digestive tract and bloodstream and cause many problems, including that oily skin that troubles you! Eliminate them from your diet, replacing them with natural oils (olive, safflower, almond, sesame--there are many choices). You'll see a real difference in just about a week. \n\nAs for the large pores, astringents only help for a little while, as they fill the pores with moisture, seeming to close them. But after a short time, the pores return to their normal size. A good diet, plenty of steam-distilled water, exercise, and the consistent use of the blood cleansing herbs mentioned above, will help tighten those pores. In the meantime (and perhaps just for fun) you can make some astringent lotions to apply to your face. Rub some strawberries on your skin and splash them away with water! Squeeze the juice from a cucumber and do the same. Tomatoes, raspberries, and zucchini all gently tone the skin. You can make a "green drink" for the complexion, blending comfrey, fennel, geranium, lavender, marigold, nettles, peppermint, sage or yarrow (any one or combination of these) with pineapple juice to make a thick, thick mush. Put them on the face, containing them with a piece of gauze if necessary, and lie down for a half-hour or so. Rinse off and notice a glowing skin. \n\nGood old-fashioned witch hazel (the distilled herb preserved with some alcohol), which you can still purchase at most pharmacies, is known for its skin-toning abilities. You can combine it with fresh or bottled (unsweetened) apple juice, adding a little rubbing alcohol to preserve. This fresh-smelling astringent is cheap enough f
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If you are a woman (sorry, guys) looking for a way to reduce breakouts, you might want to discuss your skin problems with your gynecologist instead of your dermatologist. The FDA has approved low-dosage birth-control pills (Ortho Tri-Cyclen and generic norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) for use in the treatment of acne. In Canada, Diane-35, a combination of cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol is approved for the treatment of acne (Source: Skin Therapy Letter, 1999, volume 4, number 4). Depending on your lifestyle and medical history, you could solve two problems with one prescription. \n\nHow does the birth-control pill work on acne? Increased oil production can be caused by the body's androgen (male hormone) production, which can be highest just before menstruation starts. It appears that low-dosage birth-control pills can decrease the presence of excess androgens, thereby decreasing breakouts. They work particularly well when used in conjunction with other therapies such as topical antibacterial agents or tretinoins (Source: Skin Therapy Letter, February 2001, pages 1–3). For a lot of women this is no surprise. Many have noticed an improvement in their skin after they started taking birth-control pills. \n\nAccording to a double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in Fertility and Sterility (September 2001, pages 461–468), other "low-dose birth-control pills can be an effective and safe treatment for moderate acne." The double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial found that the birth-control pill containing levonorgestrel (Alesse®) reduced the appearance of acne. \n\nLow-dose oral contraceptives also result in a low occurrence of estrogen-related side effects like nausea, headaches, and breast tenderness, in addition to low, if any, weight gain (Source: Medscape press release, September 7, 2001). \n\nIs taking birth-control pills to control acne right for you? There are risks associated with taking birth-control pills, and these should be taken into account before you make a final decision. These risks include increased chances of heart attack, strokes, blood clots, and breast cancer (and these are compounded if you smoke), not to mention possible side effects such as vaginal bleeding, fluid retention, melasma (dark-brown skin patches), and depression. All that may not be a worthwhile trade-off for clear skin. But if you are already using (or considering) the pill for birth control, this remedy may be worth looking into.
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first of all food has nothing to do with it.. eat your natural vitamins and wash your face with warm water frequently not too much chemicals all the time.. sometimes exercise works too to control your hormone levels masturbation works... or talk to a doctor if you are really worried.. massage to inhance blood circulation or products with Salicylic Acid...
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definitely not. You should go see a doctor A.S.A.P. it could be serious or it could just be a hormonal inbalance. Either way... you will need medical attention.
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Just want to warn you that people are not suppose to take hormones as they take aspirin.\nHormones can b very dangerous bcse they can change your internal balance!
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acne is pimples or irritated and clogged pores. It happens to teens most because of puberty and the horomone changes that occur during it.
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Your condition sounds like hirsutism. Hirsutism is caused by hyperandrogenic hormone levels. Usually your testosterone level will be elevated. You can see a gynecologist if you have other conditions like irregular menses, acne, weight gain, etc. which is usually classified as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCO or PCOS) If you only have the hair growth condition, than maybe your doctor will just send you to an endocrinologist.\n\nDiane 35 works well for people looking to regulate their menstrual cycles, minimize their acne and lower their androgen levels due to PCOS. It will also work as contraception but is usually only indicated to treat the above conditions. Check with your doctor and see what is best recommended for you. \n\nGood luck!
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I've been taking Zoloft for a while now and have not noticed any acne. On the contrary, what acne I did have whent away. (I suspect from decreased stress) My gynochologist did mention it can effect hormone levels which is why some women take it for severe P.M.S. \nEveryone is different so if you are concerned, mention it to your Dr.
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Your hormones are definitely still whacky.  You should look in your yellow pages for a doctor who deals in bio-identical hormones.  He will do saliva testing and know exactly how to get you back on track.  \n\nMy doctor has a special cream compounded for me with estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.  (Except during pregnancy when it's progesterone only.)  Getting my hormones balanced has been incredibly helpful.
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Acne may be due to an improper mineral balance in your gut. If your gut is telling you to try Zinc, why not listen to it? Taking 50 mg's of Zinc each as a supplement could help with your acne. You might take a copper and calcium supplement as well. Avoid all dairy and wheat products. Avoid shampoo with SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE. Drink 6-8 glasses of distilled water. Change your table salt to sea salt. Stick with it and expect wonderful results.
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Oily skin and acne is a potential side effect.
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I feel your pain, it wasn't until I passed 25 that I started to have problems with acne, I'd always had clear skin as a kid.  I think it's a combination of stress and things we eat (or don't eat, ie healthy) as an adult.  Also, our bodies change as we get older, so that has a lot to do with it.
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When we discuss the problem ACNE, it is particularly inexhaustible topic and believe me I know what I am talking about,dear.The acne solution Solodyn has one active ingredient, which has shown over the years very positive results in curing or alleviating acne, namely the antibiotic Minocycline ( actually it is from the group of the tetracycline's as Doxicycline, Erythromicyne,etc). I ave no idea about the severity of acne you have, is it mild,cystic, but at any event the choice of the therapy should be administered by a dermatology st, because no creams over the counter help in this skin condition. Then another vital point is the healthy living and the specified diet, a balanced one, the intake of plenty of pure water ( if you drink at least 8 glasses a day you would observe great results),eating of raw veggies and fruits. There are so many factors that are causing aggravation of acne,especially the stress.Well, as to "Solodyn" it can either work well for you or not, that is the truth,for the sake of the personal response to the medication( to some people just Minocyclyne is not strong enough) and your dermatologyst prescribed you only topical solution without a medicine for the peroral intake? It's not wise, the best results are obtained when there is synchronized topical and internal treatment. If you ask me I would recommend you as one of the best choices Zynerit,which contains the antibiotic Erythromycin and Zink, it is proven the effect and this antibiotic works best among the others.\nI think I should stop writing, because as I said from the beginning it is inexhaustible theme. If you need contact me, I will help you with whatever I could.\nTake care.Do not feel down because of pimples, please..\nHave a great time!
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im not turned off by acne. its just something you cannot help. whoever is turned off by it is shallow.....its not like your doign it to yourself. i have a bf of 2 years who is dealing with acne. i try to buy him stuff so he can try it out but nothing seems to work! i still love him though =) \n\nyes it is a problem but you dont have contorl over it and you cannot fix it, you will only need to wait it out. at least you hav tried to get help. have you tried somethign called acutane? it worked for my boyfriends older brother and sister and they had severe acne too. \n\nthe right unshallow woman will come along someday! =)