Unlike conventional medicine, naturopathy focuses on treatment that works from the inside out. Hence, if you are seeking naturopathic remedies for acne, your doctor will almost always recommend a complete hormone evaluation before suggesting a treatment plan.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, a woman's mature acne is often the result of hormonal imbalances that are most often influenced by androgens in the body. Androgens are also responsible for stimulating the oil glands and hair follicles in the skin. During menstruation, hormone levels fluctuate in the female body and women experience breakouts of acne. Increases in stress can also lead to further sex hormone production which stimulate sebaceous glands to create excess oil. Even the presence of acne can be a source of stress alone.
Hence, the naturopathic approach would include an evaluation of stress hormones like cortisol as well as sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Such a preliminary evaluation will allow your doctor to determine whether your adult acne is caused by hormonal imbalance, or whether it has been induced by other factors like stress or diet.
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