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ACNE FROM STEROIDS: SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED?

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Mechanism of steroid acne: Acne induction due to steroid administration is partly due to androgen receptor binding in the skin and hair follicles, leading to hypertrophy of the sebaceous glands with consequent increased sebum output and a concomitant increase in the population density of P. Clinical dermatology. Mosby Elsevier.

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Common Skin Diseases in Sri Lankan and Indian Skin Types

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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. Published 2016 Sep 27. J Fungi (Basel).

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Is Chocolate Bad for your Skin?

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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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Food and Your Skin – The Complete Guide

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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.