First Derm

OCTOBER 25, 2021

A rise in androgens is particularly bad news for already acne-prone skin as these hormones increase the amount of sebum – an oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands. When too much sebum is produced, it can combine with dead skin cells and become trapped within pores, annoyingly leading to blackheads, whiteheads and pimples!

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First Derm

APRIL 21, 2022

Long term use of topical corticosteroids often leads to a plethora of side effects, especially on the delicate facial skin, including thinning of the skin, loss of pigment, hair growth, acne, and rosacea. These contribute to the characteristic breakouts of steroid acne. Clinical dermatology. Mosby Elsevier. Wiley Blackwell.

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Medical Scarring Sebum Rosacea 52

First Derm

MARCH 19, 2023

This is due to the high humidity levels in these regions, which causes the skin to produce more sebum, the oily substance that lubricates the skin. It occurs due to the overproduction of sebum, which clogs pores and leads to the formation of pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads.

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First Derm

DECEMBER 24, 2020

They help to regulate sebum production , and Beta-Carotene that protects the skin from bacteria and toxins. Firstly, these foods trigger sebum production. Sebum is an oil we want to avoid if we’re suffering from acne. These foods can be anything from White Rice and White Bread to pure sugar. This often results in acne.

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