Sure girls have it rough; between childbirth, periods, and
cellulite, it seems that our sex got the short end of the biological stick.
But there is one exception: acne. Owing to higher concentrations
of testosterone, young men tend to have more severe acne flare-ups during the
teenage years than their female counterparts. What is it about testosterone
that implicates it so strongly in the emergence of acne?
Testosterone works with the
enzyme 5a reductase to create di-hydrotestosterone, which stimulates the sebaceous glands. These glands
then increase sebum production, which leads
to oilier skin and a higher risk for blocked follicles. These clogged follicles
become the progenitors of acne lesions.
Of course, girls aren't off
the hook. Two-to-seven days preceding the menstrual cycle, women
experience decreased estrogen and elevated progesterone levels, which often
result in breakouts. There are treatments to mitigate these symptoms: oral contraceptives and vitamin A are two popular options. Perhaps menstrual breakouts are Mother
Nature's way of balancing out the more severe testosterone-driven acne that
afflicts young men!
GR8SKN products, however, are not gender-specific; they
are formulated to treat guys and girls equally!
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