How do hormones, anxiety, & stress affect acne?

December 13th, 2009 | by Michael |
anxiety and stress
Megan Woozer asked:


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  1. 3 Responses to “How do hormones, anxiety, & stress affect acne?”

  2. By SerbY G on Dec 13, 2009 | Reply

    Is it severe acne in places abnormal.. try looking up about Hidradenitis Supprativa..??

  3. By Jenny J on Dec 14, 2009 | Reply

    There was just a recent study on stress and acne. Stress can and does cause acne.

  4. By Kenn on Dec 14, 2009 | Reply

    Hormones specially high levels of testosterone is converted to DHT or dihydrotestosterone. DHT triggers the oil glands to produce more oil. more oil means more bacterial growth. more bacteria means infection,inflammation and pus filled zits. Stress and anxiety compromises the immune system and this means more bacterial growth which translates into more inflammation.

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