According to Dr. du Cloo, "As women get older, their hormonal balance changes in the direction of androgens and that too could make them more susceptible to acne."
And, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, a woman's period can also contribute to the outbreak of cystic acne. A recent study shows that an astonishingly high number of women over half, experience premenstrual acne flare-ups.
"Acne has often been associated with hormones and a woman's monthly cycle," says dermatologist Alan R. Shalita, MD, co-author of "The Effect of the Menstrual Cycle on Acne," published in the December 2001 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. "This study confirms that many women do, indeed, have a premenstrual flare of their acne and it is likely that this is due to hormonal changes in their menstrual cycles."
Blemish business is booming.
But, whether it is due to increased stress, environmental pollution, or hormonal shifts, the result is that pharmaceutical companies and skin care companies have seized upon the tremendous business opportunity to redress the skin care woes of women.
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