Do you have pimples on your face and body? It can be very dangerous to "squeeze" them. Instead, let's look for the reasons why pimples break out. Here are the most well-known ones.
Dr. Asya
As a biochemist, she has expertise in developing and implementing new methods of assessing fatty acids in the blood. She also studies the processes occurring in the human body, and works to help people stay healthy and defeat old age.
Hormonal imbalance and endocrine diseases
Acne is often triggered by an excess in testosterone levels. With this increase, the amount of sebum increases, its composition changes and it becomes viscous and dense. This creates excellent conditions for the propagation of the Propionibacterium acnes bacteria. The waste substances of these bacteria cause inflammation.
Among endocrine diseases, acne is most often found ===in polycystic ovary syndrome, as well as in some diseases of the adrenal glands, which are also accompanied by an excess in testosterone production.
Among dermatologists and endocrinologists, you may hear the term "hormonal acne". This can be triggered by certain conditions associated with a sharp change in hormonal status — for example, during pregnancy or before menstru...
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