A Food Allergy is the cause of "hormonal breakouts". If Food Allergy was not the cause then all women would have them. Just some "food for thought". I know someone will come in here and say there are "other factors", well then get Allergy tested and prove me wrong (IF you can). It will only benefit you & your health.
Food allergies do not cause hormonal breakouts. Horones cause hormonal breakouts. An allergy is the immune system's response to an object that is perceived as foreign. True food allergies can cause hives, itching, swelling, airway constriction and may result in death. Food intolerances (such as lactose intolerance, for example) are typically the result of the body lacking something that is instrumental in breaking down the food, such as an enzyme, thus the food passes through the GI system largely unchanged and the results may not be all that pleasant as far as your intestines go (no pun intended). Yes, this absolutely can cause acne as the skin is an organ that is involved in waste elimination and eating something your body doesn't like can cause some irritation of the skin. Certain foods have been researched and linked to acne. But please do not confuse an immune response or the byproducts of bacterial fermentation with hormone-induced acne.
Hormonal breakouts are directly linked to naturally changing levels of hormones in your body, and because everybody is different, of course the effect this has on your skin will vary from person to person. Some people may experience severe breakouts due to hormonal changes and others may not at all. This is also why acne tends to peak (or at least begin) in the teenage years. Puberty can bring about intense hormonal changes in adolescents, and often times (again, not always, but it's pretty common) this results in acne. Those of us who experience it well into our 20's, 30's and longer are just...blessed. Or something.
Though women with our regularly varying hormone levels from month to month tend to be the poster children for this type of breakout, men can experience this too, as it isn't just a sex hormone variance that can trigger breakouts but also hormones produced by stress (take cortisol, for example).
Females: as far as controlling breakouts that are caused by your cycle, sometimes (not always) birth control can help. Because birth control builds and gradually decreases the levels of hormones in your body at a controlled pace, some people experience fewer breakouts. Others (myself, for example) reap no benefit whatsoever. It really does vary from person to person.
Food and acne: Lots of info out there right now, but take it with a grain of salt (again, pun intended). A lot of this research is new and some of the studies are too small to be applied to the population as a whole.
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21335995
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/22070422
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21916275
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21335995
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21095497
Hormones and acne: the stuff everyone knows (and hates).
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21763298
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/20880492
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/19501212
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/19272497
Both!:
Food allergies do not cause hormonal breakouts. Horones cause hormonal breakouts. An allergy is the immune system's response to an object that is perceived as foreign. True food allergies can cause hives, itching, swelling, airway constriction and may result in death. Food intolerances (such as lactose intolerance, for example) are typically the result of the body lacking something that is instrumental in breaking down the food, such as an enzyme, thus the food passes through the GI system largely unchanged and the results may not be all that pleasant as far as your intestines go (no pun intended). Yes, this absolutely can cause acne as the skin is an organ that is involved in waste elimination and eating something your body doesn't like can cause some irritation of the skin. Certain foods have been researched and linked to acne. But please do not confuse an immune response or the byproducts of bacterial fermentation with hormone-induced acne.Hormonal breakouts are directly linked to naturally changing levels of hormones in your body, and because everybody is different, of course the effect this has on your skin will vary from person to person. Some people may experience severe breakouts due to hormonal changes and others may not at all. This is also why acne tends to peak (or at least begin) in the teenage years. Puberty can bring about intense hormonal changes in adolescents, and often times (again, not always, but it's pretty common) this results in acne. Those of us who experience it well into our 20's, 30's and longer are just...blessed. Or something.
Though women with our regularly varying hormone levels from month to month tend to be the poster children for this type of breakout, men can experience this too, as it isn't just a sex hormone variance that can trigger breakouts but also hormones produced by stress (take cortisol, for example).
Females: as far as controlling breakouts that are caused by your cycle, sometimes (not always) birth control can help. Because birth control builds and gradually decreases the levels of hormones in your body at a controlled pace, some people experience fewer breakouts. Others (myself, for example) reap no benefit whatsoever. It really does vary from person to person.
Food and acne: Lots of info out there right now, but take it with a grain of salt (again, pun intended). A lot of this research is new and some of the studies are too small to be applied to the population as a whole.
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21335995
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/22070422
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21916275
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21335995
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21095497
Hormones and acne: the stuff everyone knows (and hates).
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21763298
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/20880492
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/19501212
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/19272497
Both!:
Wow. You are thorough.
I've never understood the "is my breakout hormonal?" question. All acne is caused by hormones, unless you literally dump grease and bacteria on your skin.
Perhaps I wasn't specific enough. What I was really asking, is the sudden disaster that is my chin a result of PMS or my skin adjusting to bp?
Food allergies do not cause hormonal breakouts. Horones cause hormonal breakouts. An allergy is the immune system's response to an object that is perceived as foreign. True food allergies can cause hives, itching, swelling, airway constriction and may result in death. Food intolerances (such as lactose intolerance, for example) are typically the result of the body lacking something that is instrumental in breaking down the food, such as an enzyme, thus the food passes through the GI system largely unchanged and the results may not be all that pleasant as far as your intestines go (no pun intended). Yes, this absolutely can cause acne as the skin is an organ that is involved in waste elimination and eating something your body doesn't like can cause some irritation of the skin. Certain foods have been researched and linked to acne. But please do not confuse an immune response or the byproducts of bacterial fermentation with hormone-induced acne.
Hormonal breakouts are directly linked to naturally changing levels of hormones in your body, and because everybody is different, of course the effect this has on your skin will vary from person to person. Some people may experience severe breakouts due to hormonal changes and others may not at all. This is also why acne tends to peak (or at least begin) in the teenage years. Puberty can bring about intense hormonal changes in adolescents, and often times (again, not always, but it's pretty common) this results in acne. Those of us who experience it well into our 20's, 30's and longer are just...blessed. Or something.
Though women with our regularly varying hormone levels from month to month tend to be the poster children for this type of breakout, men can experience this too, as it isn't just a sex hormone variance that can trigger breakouts but also hormones produced by stress (take cortisol, for example).
Females: as far as controlling breakouts that are caused by your cycle, sometimes (not always) birth control can help. Because birth control builds and gradually decreases the levels of hormones in your body at a controlled pace, some people experience fewer breakouts. Others (myself, for example) reap no benefit whatsoever. It really does vary from person to person.
Food and acne: Lots of info out there right now, but take it with a grain of salt (again, pun intended). A lot of this research is new and some of the studies are too small to be applied to the population as a whole.
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21335995
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/22070422
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21916275
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21335995
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21095497
Hormones and acne: the stuff everyone knows (and hates).
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21763298
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/20880492
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/19501212
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/19272497
Both!:
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/21609898
Hormonal Imbalance triggers your Food Allergy which causes Acne flare ups. W/O Food Allergy, no Acne during that time. Get Allergy tested.
Have you ever noticed that talking to people about what causes acne is like talking to people about religion? Everyone is so certain they know the absolute truth.
So after reading this http://www.centerforfoodallergies.com/acne.htm I decided to get Allergy tested. Wouldn't you know it, they were right. I'm not pushing for you or anybody to try some medication. I found out what causes Acne after 26 years of dealing with it. It also caused my Acid Reflux, Psoriasis, sensitive teeth, severe dry scalp,and malabsorbtion of Vit B12. Who knows what would have been next. Just so happens Acne is just a sign of more serious health problems to follow. I'm trying to help others. Get Allergy tested and fix yourself or deal with this until that "magic pill" comes out. Even then you will still have other health problems.
Ps there are quite a few people on this board that have figured this out.
Have you ever noticed that talking to people about what causes acne is like talking to people about religion? Everyone is so certain they know the absolute truth.
So after reading this http://www.centerforfoodallergies.com/acne.htm I decided to get Allergy tested. Wouldn't you know it, they were right. I'm not pushing for you or anybody to try some medication. I found out what causes Acne after 26 years of dealing with it. It also caused my Acid Reflux, Psoriasis, sensitive teeth, severe dry scalp,and malabsorbtion of Vit B12. Who knows what would have been next. Just so happens Acne is just a sign of more serious health problems to follow. I'm trying to help others. Get Allergy tested and fix yourself or deal with this until that "magic pill" comes out. Even then you will still have other health problems.
Ps there are quite a few people on this board that have figured this out.
Aside from bouts of acne, I am in perfect health. Which never ceases to amaze my doctor considering that I'm a smoker, eat whatever I want and refuse to set foot in a gym. I realize you're trying to help people. And I respect that. But for me, I am willing to compromise very little. I do everything I want and only what I want. If it kills me, at least I'll die happy.
Kidego:
I've seen no research for such a claim. Hormonal imbalance does not trigger food allergies. Hormone levels in the body do not affect the way your body responds to food. If you have an allergy, you have an allergy. If you have hormonal problems, you have hormonal problems. It easily could be both, but they are not forces that act on each other. While acne can indicate that one has underlying health issues, that is not always the case. Please read the research quoted in my original post.
Kidego:
I've seen no research for such a claim. Hormonal imbalance does not trigger food allergies. Hormone levels in the body do not affect the way your body responds to food. If you have an allergy, you have an allergy. If you have hormonal problems, you have hormonal problems. It easily could be both, but they are not forces that act on each other. While acne can indicate that one has underlying health issues, that is not always the case. Please read the research quoted in my original post.
And you won't see Scientific Research (published). We are talking about a MultiBillion Dollar Industries. Although I did read A University in Florida is going to research Obesity & Food Allergy, so there is hope. Hormonal Imbalance tiggers Acne just like Cold weather and Pollen, ect trigger Asthma. Both Acne & Asthma are caused by Food Allergy. As for underlying health issues, some may start early in life, some may come during your "Golden Years" or some where inbetween. BUT they will come out. In my job, I see it everyday.
How about this for Scientific Research, 2 out of 10 people have a food allergy & 90% of Americans are Vitamin D deficient. Malabsorbtion is 1 symptom of Food Allergy/Intolerance/Sensitivity. So you can guess how many people have a Food Sensitivity/Intolerance.
Kidego:
I've seen no research for such a claim. Hormonal imbalance does not trigger food allergies. Hormone levels in the body do not affect the way your body responds to food. If you have an allergy, you have an allergy. If you have hormonal problems, you have hormonal problems. It easily could be both, but they are not forces that act on each other. While acne can indicate that one has underlying health issues, that is not always the case. Please read the research quoted in my original post.
And you won't see Scientific Research (published). We are talking about a MultiBillion Dollar Industries. Although I did read A University in Florida is going to research Obesity & Food Allergy, so there is hope. Hormonal Imbalance tiggers Acne just like Cold weather and Pollen, ect trigger Asthma. Both Acne & Asthma are caused by Food Allergy. As for underlying health issues, some may start early in life, some may come during your "Golden Years" or some where inbetween. BUT they will come out. In my job, I see it everyday.
How about this for Scientific Research, 2 out of 10 people have a food allergy & 90% of Americans are Vitamin D deficient. Malabsorbtion is 1 symptom of Food Allergy/Intolerance/Sensitivity. So you can guess how many people have a Food Sensitivity/Intolerance.
You didn't site any references. I could just as easily say people that eat carrots are 75% less likely to get cancer. And I eat carrots and I don't have cancer, so it must be true.
Yea I think chin acne is hormonal. I've seen it on so many of those Chinese facial maps and someone on here has said it too.
Thank you.
Kidego:
I've seen no research for such a claim. Hormonal imbalance does not trigger food allergies. Hormone levels in the body do not affect the way your body responds to food. If you have an allergy, you have an allergy. If you have hormonal problems, you have hormonal problems. It easily could be both, but they are not forces that act on each other. While acne can indicate that one has underlying health issues, that is not always the case. Please read the research quoted in my original post.
And you won't see Scientific Research (published). We are talking about a MultiBillion Dollar Industries. Although I did read A University in Florida is going to research Obesity & Food Allergy, so there is hope. Hormonal Imbalance tiggers Acne just like Cold weather and Pollen, ect trigger Asthma. Both Acne & Asthma are caused by Food Allergy. As for underlying health issues, some may start early in life, some may come during your "Golden Years" or some where inbetween. BUT they will come out. In my job, I see it everyday.
How about this for Scientific Research, 2 out of 10 people have a food allergy & 90% of Americans are Vitamin D deficient. Malabsorbtion is 1 symptom of Food Allergy/Intolerance/Sensitivity. So you can guess how many people have a Food Sensitivity/Intolerance.
You didn't site any references. I could just as easily say people that eat carrots are 75% less likely to get cancer. And I eat carrots and I don't have cancer, so it must be true.
Yea I think chin acne is hormonal. I've seen it on so many of those Chinese facial maps and someone on here has said it too.Thank you.
http://www.webmd.com...gy-intolerances
http://www.how-to-bo...y-symptoms.html
This was from a quick Google. I also watch a lot of Health shows & News.
Here's another http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/food_allergies.html
Kidego,
Thank you. We now know that you will believe anything you read on the internet and make only minimal effort researching a theory you tout as fact. I'm not even saying that I think you're wrong. Just unconvincing.
I know why you think that way. Everybody does. However, I got Food Allergy tested (which doesn't cost a thing w/ Ins) and found out for myself. So I know what "I read on the Internet" is true. I also have a medical background which helps me understand what I read and how it relates. Without that I would still be looking for that "magic pill" like evryone else.
Unless you've had acne flare ups around your period, you can throw your WebMD garbage and googled info into the conversation all you want. Your opinion (and it is nothing more than that) is not supported by evidence. The studies conducted are indeed funded, but the research results are published for your review as are the statistics and numbers that led to thos results.
Not every study is perfect and many are slanted, but it's ridiculous to insinuate that NO research is trustworthy. Research in and of itself is a very lucrative business, so to exclude all research because you think it's biased is silly....and also, a little biased.
On a more qualitative level, you're a guy. You have no idea what it's like to be able to simply touch your face and tell from the way your skin feels that your period is coming because your skin feels different and acts differently.
