| It is common knowledge that acne is | | | | is of course exercise, and the added |
| caused by oily skin but few people know | | | | advantage is that it is also good for |
| what causes that shine on your face and | | | | the rest of your body. |
| especially the T-zone. The oil is due to | | | | External treatments for balancing |
| high levels of a hormone named androgen. | | | | hormones that people can opt for can be |
| However, since a normal secretion of | | | | allopathic as well as alternative |
| androgen gives a healthy skin, therefore | | | | medicine like an herbal treatment. |
| it cannot be completely done away with | | | | Once the doctor has determined that the |
| either. | | | | acne caused is due to a hormonal |
| The hormones are most actively produced | | | | imbalance he/she might recommend birth |
| during puberty, hence the oily skin and | | | | control pills for women as they restrain |
| acne. Now the question that arises is | | | | the androgens.However, if the problem is |
| how to balance ones hormones to help | | | | acute then the doctor might also suggest |
| with acne. | | | | corticosteroids. |
| Now hormones in our body can be balanced | | | | Many herbs like black cohosh, evening |
| by different methods like having a | | | | primrose, red clover, chaste berry, |
| balanced diet, avoiding stress and | | | | licorice etc can be used both on males |
| getting enough exercise. However, | | | | and females to balance their hormones |
| external methods include some treatments | | | | However, personal experimentation is |
| that may help to correct the imbalance | | | | advised against and the patient should |
| as well. | | | | always consult a doctor before starting |
| Information that you need | | | | this treatment. |
| There is a disparity in your body when | | | | Finally this treatment is only possible |
| the superfluous hormones and toxins from | | | | if you get a thorough checkup of your |
| your body do not drain out. This | | | | hormone levels, and people who have an |
| function is usually performed by the | | | | acute acne problem should go for a |
| liver and kidneys and what aids these | | | | regular checkup to see the condition and |
| organs to do so are a balanced diet that | | | | improvement. |
| gives the essential nutrients. These | | | | Hormone level testing can be done by |
| nutrients regulate the glands and hence | | | | saliva testing and blood testing. |
| help you get a blemish free skin. | | | | There is also the option of |
| If you notice carefully you will see | | | | bio-identical hormone replacement |
| that too much stress can also cause an | | | | therapy. |
| unexpected outbreak of acne. This is | | | | However, balancing your hormones the |
| because stress triggers the production | | | | natural way is always much more |
| of hormones that cause the pimples. One | | | | desirable. |
| easy way to relieve oneself from stress | | | | |