subject: Menstruation Acne [print this page] Women, because of hormonal irregularities during their menstrual cycle are more likely to have acne. Or in some situation, those who already have acne might have it worsened in their period times.
Is there any way for me to stop acne appear on my skin in times like this?
Actually, the hormonal imbalance that you experience is a normal thing that happens to almost every girl in town. This is caused by the androgens which stimulate the production of sweat in your sweat glands and thus give a big factor in the production of acnes. There is no way for you to prevent it. However, you can still lessen the severity of your acne especially when you are having your monthly period.
What are the effective ways that I should do?
In the top list is drinking a lot of liquids. This will make your body hydrated. Always, water has a good effect in our body. You also need to be aware of the foods you are allergic of. This could add to your acne. A healthy diet with a lot of fruits and vegetables is very advisable. Besides of lessening the acne on your face, a healthy diet is also used as a way to avoid dysmenorrhea.
Is there anything I should avoid?
Certainly, there are things that you should avoid for you to be able to lessen the negative effects of menstruation especially on the skin. The first thing that you should avoid is stress. Stress based on studies stimulates the adrenal gland causing to produce more hormones form it that leads to the production of excess oil and moreover, acne. It can also inhibit the hormones that will heal the scar to make them less visible. It slows down the healing processes of your skin.
