menstrual period acne
Introduction
Introduction Menstrual period acne is one of the symptoms of endocrine disorders. During menstruation, the acne on the face does not stop for a day, as the menstrual cycle changes, the acne will be relieved after the menstruation, and gradually turn better, but the old disease will relapse before the next menstrual cramps. Women start from puberty, and throughout the reproductive age, the ovary and endometrium undergo periodic changes due to changes in hormone levels, resulting in menstruation. In the period from ovulation to the menstrual period, the content of androgen or the ratio of androgen to estrogen is relatively high, which leads to a corresponding increase in sebaceous gland activity, which is likely to cause an increase in acne.
Cause
Cause
1. Excessive estrogen: Women begin from puberty. During the entire reproductive age, the ovary and endometrium undergo periodic changes due to changes in hormone levels, resulting in menstruation. In the period from ovulation to the menstrual period, the content of androgen or the ratio of androgen to estrogen is relatively high, which leads to a corresponding increase in sebaceous gland activity, which is likely to cause an increase in acne.
2, excessive sebum secretion: hair follicle blockage studies have found that the composition of lipids on the surface of the skin before menstruation is significantly different from other stages, hair follicle sebaceous gland ducts in the menstrual cycle on the 15th to 20th (before menstruation) is the smallest, sebum secretion is easily blocked, This leads to an increase in acne before menstruation.
3, lutein hormone and egg cell hormone secretion decreased: one week before menstruation, lutein hormone and egg cell hormone secretion decreased, physical and mental conditions are beginning to be unstable, the skin is prone to allergies, also become rough, increased oil secretion, prolonged acne .
4, other factors: premenstrual tension, anxiety, irritability, insomnia and poor eating habits, etc., may also be one of the causes of induced or aggravated acne. For the acne during the physiological period, the treatment process must not be regarded as the same as ordinary acne. At the same time as acne, we must pay attention to the regulation of female endocrine. Only endocrine balance can control the new acne.
Examine
an examination
Related inspection
Gynecological ultrasound examination gynecological examination
One week before or after menstruation, the skin becomes extraordinarily greasy, easy to get angry, and constantly acne on the face, mainly on the forehead, chin, two squats, etc. There will also be acne on the chest, which will subside after the physiological period. Menstrual period acne is generally associated with endocrine disorders. More serious cases can generally be a complete set of hormone tests in the menstrual period, check the endocrine situation; or do gynecological ultrasound.
Diagnosis
Differential diagnosis
1, forehead: Most of the acne on the forehead represents a heart-warming, blood circulation problems, may be too laborious. If you pay attention, you will find that people with such temper are not very good. They should develop the habit of going to bed early and getting up early, have enough sleep, and drink plenty of water. Tip: Do not cut the thick bangs because of the acne on the forehead, which will make the forehead's skin unable to breathe normally, and the acne will increase.
2, nose: The most common is that acne grows in the nose, which means that your recent appetite is not good, may be stomach fire, abnormal digestive system, spleen is also affected by gastrointestinal function. The solution: I want to make the acne of the nose disappear quickly, remember to remind yourself not to eat too greasy, so that the stomach is refreshing and refreshing. In addition, for those who have constipation and flatulence, it is easy to get acne near the nose.
3, chin: acne on the chin indicates impaired renal function or endocrine system disorders. Many women will have acne on their chin before and after menstruation, and will slowly disappear after the menstrual period. Therefore, paying special attention to the overall health of the body during the physiological period, maintaining normal work and rest, adequate sleep and balanced diet are important.
4, both sides of the cheek: acne grows on the left cheek, indicating that your liver function may not be smooth enough, such as liver secretion, detoxification or hematopoiesis and other functions have problems, need to carry out some liver detoxification conditioning, to maintain a happy mood is also very important. The long cheek on the right side may be a malfunction of the lungs. Many people with colds are prone to acne on the right cheek.
