What Doctors know - The Facts

Acne develops when excessive amounts of Sebum (oil that lubricates the hair and skin) block the pore. The hair follicle then is infected with bacteria and either whiteheads, blackheads, pimples or cysts are formed.

Acne is more common amongst teens going through puberty because of an imbalance of certain hormones such as androgens (male sex hormone). Androgens are present in both males and females. It is the imbalance of these hormones that triggers the Sebaceous glands (the gland that produces Sebum) into producing an excessive amount of oil.

All other explanations for causes of acne are theories and although many seem logically sound, they are not yet supported by conclusive evidence.

Theories of possible acne causes:

Does Diet effect Acne?

Does Stress effect Acne?

Do Tight Clothes affect acne?

Cosmetics and acne

Medications and acne

Ayurveda, an ancient vedic form of Medicine that is now becoming very popular in the west, discusses angry skin disorders as being a Pitta Imbalance. Overheating and wearing synthetic fibers that don't breath, can cause your skin to overheat and aggravate Pitta Dosha. There are several ways to balance Pitta. We recommend you take the FREE Ayurveda Dosha Quiz to learn about your body type, where the imbalance might be hiding, and how to effectively address it.