- Changing hormone levels in adolescent girls and adult women 2 to 7 days before their menstrual period starts.
- Picking and squeezing the spots may cause further inflammation and scarring.
- Stress or emotional tension. Stress can make acne worse in some people.
- Oil from skin products (moisturizers or cosmetics) or grease encountered in the work environment (for example, a kitchen with fry vats).
- Environmental irritants, such as pollution and high humidity.
- Discontinuing birth control pills. Some women get acne when they stop taking birth control pills. The pills may have been keeping their acne at bay.
- Steroids can cause acne as a side-effect.
- Certain medicines and chemicals.
The information posted here should not be considered medical advice, and is not intended to replace consultation with a qualified dermatology professional.
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