by Teresa Rispoli, DCN, PhD.
The latest findings couldn’t be clearer adult men, women and teens are breaking out more than ever before. Adult acne is skyrocketing WHY?
Here you will find the surprising reasons – and what you can do about it. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, a record number of adults are plagued with chronic breakouts.
Get some clarity It takes more than facial cleansers to keep skin flawless – fewer carbs, sugar and less stress are part of the solution BUT THERE ARE MANY CONTRIBUTING CAUSES READ MORE BELOW
Inflammation is responsible for chronic illness and plays a major role in adult acne Why are we so inflamed these days? One major reason: stress. Daily stressors can raise your cortisol level, which increases inflammation everywhere in the body, including the face.
We are consuming Hidden Hormones From chemicals that mimic or disrupt hormones, such as BPA (found in plastic containers) and certain foods like dairy products (even organic) contain hormones. Cows are often kept in pregnant stats to produce more milk. Unfortunately these hidden hormones unleash an inflammatory cascade in the body, which can trigger acne. Try switching to an non-dairy alternative (such as almond, coconut or hemp milks) and avoid BPA’s.
Americans Are Carb-Loading – Studies have shown that refined carbs with a high glycemic index (processed foods like white bread and pasta) increase insulin levels and insulin-like growth factor 1, which in turn leads to the over production of androgenic hormones , which are male hormones (women make them too)which causes an increase in oil production and inflammation, leading to acne. Dr. Rispoli advises acne-prone patients to adopt a low-glycemic diet, with lean protein and lots of low glycemic vegetables. It is important to boost their intake of anti-inflammatory, omega-3 rich foods like wild caught salmon, walnuts or flaxseeds.
Superbugs caused by long-term use of skin-clearing antibiotics such as tetracycline and erythromycin contribute to these antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria like P. acnes, which can grow resistant to certain drugs in as little as two weeks, Dr. Rispoli says. A recent study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that people with severe acne have been on medication for an average of 11 months before their doctor switched medications. READ MORE