Two major concepts involved in the discussions around causes and treatments for acne, is acne and progesterone. Well known by now, acne plauges millions of people of all ages, genders and races, and almost 90 percent of the worlds population is said to be victim of it in one stage or another of their lives.

Acne and progesterone, according to some studies, are closely correlated in terms of causes and treatment of acne. Progesterone is suggested to be one of the many factors that triggers formation and development of acne, and still others suggests that progesterone is vital in fighting acne…. Read more »

Acne affects around 90 percent of the world population during some period of their lives. Acne is in fact the most commonly existing skin disorder, more common than for instance malignant melanoma, with most of its victims being teenagers and young adults. According to scientifically conducted research, acne can be caused by many different factors, such as bacteria, hormones and to some degree even genetic factors. Another common perception is that Acne can be caused by poor diet, a fact that is disputed by many dermatologists, but by some are held to be true to a certain degree…. Read more »

Acne is a chronic skin disease, and regarded as one of the most common skin disorders in the world. Its’ exact cause, however, to this day is still unknown, although many theories exist. A majority of the medical professionals believe that it is caused by a number of related factors, one of those being rising hormone levels….

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On the subject of androgens, these are actually male hormones, but exist in both males and females. It has been discovered in some hormonal acne studies that the androgen production kindles the sebaceous or oil-producing glands and causes enlargement of these. So those individuals who develop hormonal acne have over kindled sebaceous glands. In addition, the androgen production typically goes into full force between the ages of 11 to 14 especially when most young teens go through their puberty. It has also been discoverd that the hormonal acne in women may be influenced by certain hormonal changes in their body that are correlated with the menstrual cycle, stress, pregnancy, ovarian disease, and imbalance of the endocrine… Read more »