What Are the Risk Factors for Acne
Previously published in Examiner
Montrealers who have serious acne can get an referral from their family doctor for a dermatogolist in their area, or they choose to visit a private clinic and pay for the services rendered.
Acne Risk factors
Acne is not only a problem that Montreal teenagers must deal with. Montreal adults do get acne as well.
Hormonal changes
Acne outbreaks are most commonly triggers by hormones. The people who are most affected by acne outbreaks are:
teenagers
family history of acne
pregnant women
girls and women who are expecting their period anywhere from two days to a week.
Individuals who take drugs containing lithium, corticosteriods, or androgens
certain cosmetics, and other oily and greasy substances
friction caused by contact with different things such as helmets, cellphones, backpacks, and tight collars
Note that although stress will not trigger the outbreak of acne it certainly can aggravate the existent acne.
When to consult a dermatologist for acne
It is time to consult your family doctor when your acne is not responding to convention medication and treatment. Your doctor will look at your acne and then refer you to a dermatologist which is a skin specialist.
The dermatologist will want to know all medications you are taking for any condition you may have. This will include prescription and nonprescription drugs, the pill, vitamins, supplements. Therefore, it would be prudent to write everything done to take to the doctor.
Since stress is a contributing factor, your doctor will want to know anything that has been stressful in your life, from worrying about how you look, having your peers laugh at you, to money problems and family crises.
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Published by Carol Roach
Carol Roach holds a masters in counselling psychology. She worked as a therapist at the Douglas Hospital in Montreal before becoming a professional writer.Carol is the author of the book Picking Up The Piece... View profile
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2 Comments
Post a CommentA very well written and informative article. Thanks!
Acne is difficult for some, thankfully we never had to deal with it, cheers