Excessive Hair Growth And Acne

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What is Acne?

Acne is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles under the skin become clogged. Sebum—oil that helps keep skin from drying out—and dead skin cells plug the pores, which leads to outbreaks of lesions, commonly called pimples or zits.

Adult acne can be sign reproductive hormones are out of balance. Hair growth: Hair grows in places that should not have hair – like the chin, back or chest. This kind of hair growth could mean too many male hormones are being produced. Multiple cysts: Women with PCOS have a lot of cysts on their ovaries

When a woman's body is going through the stage of menopause, the ovaries start producing androgens and stop producing estrogenic. This hormonal imbalance causes hirsutism and most elder women complain of abnormal hair growth and acne problems

Clogged hair follicles cause pimples on your scalp (scalp acne). Your hair follicles are the canals where your hair grows out of your skin. They could be clogged due to: A build-up of hair products like shampoo, hair gel or hairspray.

  • Wearing looser-fitting headgear to let the scalp breathe
  • Washing hair soon after exercise
  • Avoiding using too many hair products, such as hairsprays and gels
  • Eating a diet that can help boost skin health

You may have a higher risk of suffering hair loss if: You have a family history of balding. You're pregnant or were recently pregnant (hormonal changes can cause hair to fall out) You take prescription medications (some medications cause hair loss as a side effect)

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Minoxidil
  • Corticosteroids
  • Finasteride
  • Hair transplant
  • Low-level laser therapy
  • Micro needling
  • Cellular therapy
  • Spironolactone
  • Topical cetirizine

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