Hormonal acne refers to acne and breakouts that form on the skin due to fluctuating hormone levels. Hormonal acne can occur in teenagers as well as in adults. Hormonal acne is common in both men and women, but it is more common in women than in men because of the menstruation cycle and the hormonal changes associated with it. Hormonal fluctuations trigger increased oil production in the skin which can result in acne. Rise in the levels of androgens (primarily male hormones) such as testosterone is one of the causes of hormonal acne, it triggers the production of sebum in high quantities which clogs the pores of your skin which can get clogged with bacteria and dirt and result in acne. Along with these hormonal fluctuations, there are various other factors as well which triggers acne:
1. Stress: Stress alone cannot be the cause of acne but it can definitely trigger breakouts and make existing acne issue worse. Rising levels of cortisol which is also known as the stress hormone works on the testosterone pathway and trigger acne breakouts.
2. An unhealthy diet: An unhealthy diet comprising of oily food and also junk food items such as burgers, chocolates, refined and processed food items, French fries etc. can increase the risk of developing acne. That is why it is important to have a healthy diet in order to reduce inflammation and acne formation and also to prevent them. A research has found that plant-based foods such as strawberries, kale and red cabbage that are high i...