What intensifies acne?

There are various things that can exacerbate your acne. These incorporate the accompanying:

 * picking and pressing the spots may bring about additional aggravation and scarring.

 * anxiety can aggravate acne in some individuals, in spite of the fact that it is not clear why,

 * in ladies, flare-ups may be influenced by the hormonal changes that happen throughout the menstrual cycle.

 * inordinate generation of male hormones, for example, testosterone from conditions, for example, polycystic ovary syndrome may be an alternate cause.5 For additional data, please see the separate BUPA factsheet Polycystic ovary syndrome.

 * some preventative pills may intensify acne. This is because of the kind of progestogen hormone in a few pills while some different sorts of preventative pills can enhance acne - see Treatments area underneath. Your GP will exhort you which preventative pill to take

 * a few medications can intensify acne. For instance, a few meds taken for epilepsy, and steroid creams and salves that are utilized for skin inflammation. Don't stop a recommended medication in the event that you think it is exacerbating your acne, however tell your GP. An elective may be an alternative.

 * steroids can result in acne as a symptom.