Adult acne causes: why stress diet and hormones trigger breakouts
Breakouts in adulthood stem from stress hormones, blood sugar spikes, and menstrual cycle shifts—not just poor hygiene.
New Topical Antiandrogen Cream in Clinical Trials…Blocks Hormones at the Skin Level Without Systemic Side Effects
A new generation of acne and hair loss treatments is challenging the conventional wisdom that hormonal skin problems require systemic medication.
She Was 45 When Her Doctor Finally Tested Her Hormones…DHEA-S Was Elevated for Decades
When Sarah finally got her hormones tested at 45, she discovered something her doctors had missed for decades: her DHEA-S (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate)…
Fact Check: Can Red Wine Cause Acne? Alcohol Increases Inflammation and Disrupts Hormones but Red Wine Specifically Has Not Been Singled Out
The short answer is no—red wine has not been singled out as a specific culprit for acne. While alcohol consumption in general, including red wine, can…
At Least 75% of Teenagers Believe That Acne Is a Hygiene Issue When It’s Actually Driven by Hormones and Genetics
At least 75% of teenagers believe acne is caused by poor hygiene—and research confirms they’re not alone in this misconception.
She Had Acne-Prone Skin Her Whole Life and Never Got a Single Breakout During Her Two Pregnancies…Hormones Work Differently for Everyone
For many women with acne-prone skin, pregnancy seems to defy years of struggle. One woman who had dealt with persistent breakouts since adolescence…
At Least 52% of People With Acne Also Have Oily Scalp Issues…The Same Hormones Drive Both
The hormonal link between acne and oily scalp has been well-documented in dermatology research.
Why DUTCH Complete Test Is Preferred Over Saliva for Acne Hormones
The DUTCH Complete test is preferred over saliva testing for acne hormones because it measures the full metabolic pathway of hormones excreted through…
Why Androstenedione Testing Is Part of Acne Hormone Workup
Androstenedione testing is part of your acne hormone workup because this intermediate steroid hormone directly influences sebum production, and elevated…
What High Protein Diets Do to Acne Hormones
High protein diets can trigger or worsen acne in susceptible individuals by elevating insulin levels and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), both of…