There are many causes of acne the majority of which are closely related with endocrine disorders.
In plain English having; hormone imbalances either during puberty or into later can cause acne.
Acne itself may be caused by hereditary factors so if your family members have suffered from acne in the past then you may be more susceptible to breakouts.
One reason for the cause of acne which is vastly overlooked is constipation Stool accumulation in the intestine and the continuous generation of toxic gases can be bad news for your body.
Stool pressure on the intestinal wall can cause bowel injuries.
Toxins from the slowing moving stool travelling through the intestine seep into the blood stream causing bad breath, odour and acne.
Toxins travel through the bloodstream to all parts of the body, resulting in dull, rough skin, brown pigmentation, acne, fine wrinkles, obesity, fatigue and irritability.
We all consume food to survive and some people have better diets than others.
But all food we consume produces some level of waste which the body needs to excrete.
Thus if that waste is allowed to sit and fester in the digestive system, there are bound to be adverse consequences.
Your body likes to communicate with you and acne is the body's way of telling you that there is a build up of toxins which are excreted onto the skin surface causing acne.
Medical studies found that 70% of acne patients have varying degrees of constipation.
Therefore the treatment of constipation should be a very important part of acne treatment.
So how do we treat constipation and in turn treat our acne? Skin experts say as long as you follow these few simple rules you can not only deal with your constipation but permanently get rid of acne breakouts.
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Eat a decent amount of fresh vegetables and fruits every day 2.
Choose wholegrain foods which are high in fibre 3.
Reduce stress factors in your life which can affect stool motility 4.
Aim to drink at least 8 glasses of water every day to keep your body hydrated 5.
Engage in physical activity such as running, cycling or even walking 6.
Try abdominal massage every night before bed to encourage regular bowel habits 7.
Try using natural laxatives such as Aloe Vera juice or prune juice 8.
Start the day with a well balanced breakfast such as porridge which is naturally high in fibre 9.
Try to avoid processed or fast foods which can leave you feeling even more bunged up 10.
In certain circumstances where natural methods have been unsuccessful it may be necessary to visit your doctor and get a prescription laxative.
Please remember that all though this will have an immediate effect in bowel movement it is still important to adhere to the above rules to avoid repeating the cycle of constipation followed by the use of laxatives.
If you find that your constipation has cleared up and your acne is still present it may be necessary to identify the root cause of the problem.
For individuals with persistent moderate to severe acne I would recommend the use of the oral preparation Isotretinoin Accutane.
The is a very strong and effective medication in the battle against acne and although it does have some potentially serious side effects, it has been used to treat 13 million acne sufferers worldwide for over 25 years.