Sometimes my skin looks really clear and at other times it suddenly breaks out into a lot of pimples. How do I find out what triggers them? I have tried to follow a lot of diet restrictions, but the fluctuations continue to happen. Geetha, 29 yrs asks Dr. Pranjal ShamsherDr. Pranjal Shamsher says,
Studies have shown that high glycemic diet or foods that produce high levels of blood sugar can aggravate acne. These foods include breads, highly refined grains and cereals, French fries, potato chips, dairy products, sodas and other aerated drinks etc. The more high-glycemic foods a person ingests, the higher their insulin levels rise. As the insulin levels rise, so do the sebum levels, leading to clogged pores and the perfect environment for bacteria to grow, thrive and cause the development of acne. Apart from diet, stress and hormonal imbalances are the other triggers. When one is tensed, the body releases stress hormones including cortisol, which increases the oil secretion in turn causing acne. It is seen from the fact that most students with acne have worsening of their condition during examinations.
How do I know what is my skin type? Daisy, 22 yrs. asks Dr. Pranjal Shamsher
Dr. Pranjal Shamsher says,
Identifying your skin type is the first step to choosing the right skin care. There are 5 different skin types – normal, dry, oily, combination and sensitive or problem skin. Dry skin feels rough and coarse to touch. It feels tight and stretchy without a moisturizer and tends to have fine lines around the mouth and eyes. Dry skin is prone to premature ageing. Oily skin appears waxy and has large and visible pores. By midday it starts appearing waxy and absorbs make-up quickly. It easily breaks out into pimples, whiteheads and blackheads. Combination skin is dry mostly on the cheeks and oily on the T-zone. After washing some areas feel dry and some smooth. By afternoon the T-zone appears shiny and greasy. Sensitive skin can be dry, oily or normal. It reacts adversely to environmental factors like sun exposure and also to cosmetics containing alcohol, fragrances and artificial colors.
Dr. Pranjal Shamsher is a Multi-Therapy Consultant and a pioneer in skin friendly acne treatments. Dr. Pranjal Shamsher can be contacted at Dr. Health Clinics located at R.T Nagar, Indiranagar, Jayanagar and Malleswaram. She can be contacted at 42067474/75 or 23568290/91.
Links to other articles by Dr. Pranjal Shamsher:
http://consumerconnect.wordpress.com/2010/03/12/the-summer-itch/
http://consumerexpress.wordpress.com/2010/03/12/stress-triggers-your-acne-says-dr-pranjal-shamsher/
http://consumernewsonline.blogspot.com/2010/03/middle-age-acne-by-dr-pranjal-shamsher.html
I knew that fried items like french fries and potato chips etc can instigate the acne but was unaware that easy accessible food items like bread and dairy products can trigger acne. This was a very useful information for me. Thanx.
ReplyDeleteMy wife gets hyper on small small issues and this increases her stress leading to more issues. I will definitely ask her to read this article as she barely listens to me.
ReplyDeleteHaving a perfect skin and understanding your skin type to deal with it accordingly is indeed the toughest job.
ReplyDeleteI guess i need to control on my diet as well.
ReplyDeletevery useful article
Yes, diet is simply a healthy-eating plan that will help you keep a lot of diseases in control.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skin reflects our overall health and general well-being--and rightly so. Healthy skin glows from within! It's a product of proper nutrition--a whole food diet with a strong emphasis on raw fruit and vegetables.
ReplyDeleteOne should be careful on what we eat because this also reflects on our skin. We should eat healthy foods.
ReplyDeleteIf acne can't be treated by this, there are a lot of acne treatments out there. Just choose those which are not harmful, those which are made naturally because it won't dry up the skin.
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