More than 85% of teens have acne, a common skin problem due to hormonal changes or imbalances. During puberty, androgens increase drastically in both girls and boys, these hormonal imbalances cause oiliness on the skin that accumulates around hair follicles and leads to the development of blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples. The face is a common site for acne, but the upper back is also an area with more oil glands than most other body sites, so it’s a common place for acne to develop as well.
Back acne may be easier to hide than face acne during the winter months but baring your back and shoulders happens a lot during the summer. Back acne can be more than a cosmetic problem. Breakouts and possible scarring can have a severe effect on body image and self-esteem of the individual affected. Even mild acne may have a huge impact on psychological well-being. Effectively treating acne early can help prevent these complications.
Many people think acne, blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples are part of growing up and when we enter adulthood, we leave this phase of hormonal havoc behind. But unfortunately, some will carry the permanent scarring of hormonal acne with them for life.
It is important to address hormonal acne and treat the underlying cause and not just the symptoms to prevent future scaring.
Lifestyle plays a key role in our overall health and skin health; therefore, it is important to maintain a healthy weight, stay active and follow a good skin care routine.
A combination strategy for teens for healthy skin
The hormone insulin is a dominant hormone regulating glucose metabolism and when it is unbalanced it also affects other hormones, suppressing female hormones and increasing male hormones. And these hormonal changes and imbalances have a negative effect on skin health.
Help your teen further by choosing a well-researched product that is scientifically supported and address’s the underlying cause of the skin conditions not just focusing on the symptoms. Early intervention with a holistic approach to prevent future health issues is a must.
SkinVance + Zinc contains a blend of ingredients that optimizes skin health by combatting hormonal acne and the effects of insulin resistance on the skin. This blend leads to more rapid improvement in insulin sensitivity and hormonal imbalances and can be used for males and females.
Common skin conditions?
The most common skin condition is hormonal acne, but hyperpigmentation, acanthosis nigricans, skin tags, male pattern hair growth, hormonal hair loss and acne in versa are all symptoms of the condition Insulin Resistance that can cause hormonal imbalances. It can be prevented, but early intervention is critical.
What is Hirsutism?
Insulin Resistance causes normal skin cells to reproduce at a rapid rate and these new cells have more melanin. This increase in melanin produces a patch of skin that is darker than the skin surrounding it. Several factors can further trigger an increase in melanin production, but the main ones are sun exposure, hormonal imbalances, and age.
Unfortunately, teen girls who use oral contraceptives to combat hormonal acne, may also risk developing hyperpigmentation.
Hirsutism strongly associates with insulin resistance. It affects up to 15% of women and is characterised by male pattern hair growth, or excessive growth of terminal hair in the androgen-sensitive skin regions, like the upper lip, chin, around the nipples and under the navel. 20-25% of teenage girls suffer from Hirsutism and although this may be normal during puberty, it may also be an early symptom of PCOS and therefor intervention and treatment are necessary.
MNI has developed a range of proven health care solutions, SkinVance + Zinc combo pack is specifically formulated to combat the effects of hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance on the skin for men and women. SkinVance + Zinc is part of a proven healthcare solution that addresses skin health from within.
Remember correcting hormonal imbalances is a process that may take anything from weeks to months. Compliance is important, make sure to take SkinVance + Zinc Combo pack as part of your daily regime.
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Article Supplied by MNI Lifestyle.