Monday, February 12, 2007

Factors that make acne worse...


Factors that can cause an acne flare include:

Changing hormone levels in adolescent girls and adult women 2 to 7 days before their menstrual period starts
Oil from skin products (moisturizers or cosmetics) or grease encountered in the work environment (for example, a kitchen with fry vats)
Pressure from sports helmets or equipment, backpacks, tight collars, or tight sports uniforms
Environmental irritants, such as pollution and high humidity
Squeezing or picking at blemishes
Hard scrubbing of the skin
Stress









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