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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Adrenal glands, when then make more cortisol and that directly impacts your sebaceous glands to produce more oil.” This physical response doesn’t just happen when you’re stressed, she’s quick to note, but any time there are “extremes of emotion.” In people who are acne prone, stress can make breakouts worse, but it can also mean it’s possible to notice pimples in times of stress even if you don’t have a history of acne.According to Dr. Engelman, diet can also be a deciding factor in how often you break out. “We know diet has a direct link to acne, especially a high intake of dairy,” she says. “Studies have shown it increases something called insulin growth factor, which can break you out.” That could be why you notice more breakouts after eating a lot of dairy or even sugar. In the case of dairy as well, there could be added hormones that increase hormone-related acne in adults.Of course, how clean your environment is, and how dirty your skin gets, can always be a factor, which is why things like pollution and environmental factors should not be discounted when discussing acne. “Pollutant particles are about 20 times smaller than our pore size, so it’s much easier for them to penetrate the skin and wreak havoc,” says Dr. Engelman. That “havoc” can mean free radical damage, hyperpigmentation, and yes, acne. Given what’s happening right now in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, "Maskne" could be an issue. “Acne mechanica is when rubbing and friction on the skin can lead to clogged pores and breakouts, but also the breakdown of the skin barrier,” says dermatologist Robert Finney, MD. While many dermatologists are noting increases in this specific kind of acne thanks to face masks, it is also common on the body, where skin can become
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