Causes of acne
Blemished skin can be caused by external (exogenous) or internal (endogenous) factors.
Some endogenic factors are:
- hormonal influences (e.g. puberty, pregnancy, menstruation)
- genetically determined sensitivity on comedogen substances
Some exogenic factors are:
- several pharmaceuticals
- stress
- comedogen substances, mainly comedogen cosmetics
Besides the facts that really lead to acne there are some myths concerning the development of acne
Acne is no allergy
Acne is not an allergic reaction on certain foods or amalgam fillings.
Acne is not a contagious disease
Acne is no infectious disease even though it is caused by acne bacteria, which are definitely not contagious.
Acne is not caused by a lack of hygiene
Quite the contrary: washing and cleaning the skin too often with aggressive products can irritate and harm even more. Nevertheless you should stick 2 times a day to a mild system care which cleanses, clears and cares – e.g. Eucerin® DermoPURIFYER system care.
Acne is not caused by junk food or unhealthy eating
Up to now it has not been proven that unhealthy eating leads to acne. Nevertheless a healthy, balanced diet makes sense for several other reasons.
