A recent study has found that there is an increased probability of teenagers and young adults getting acne if they have a high body mass index (excess weight). I think there needs to be more research into this but it’s an interesting article none the less. Teenagers and young adults may be able to prevent acne by stepping on the bathroom scale. Over the years, researchers have found that weight gain and moderate to severe acne — a problem that affects about one in five teenagers — go hand in hand, particularly among young women. While it is not entirely clear why, excess hormones most likely play a role. The most recent study highlighting a link was published this month in The Archives of Dermatology and included roughly 3,600 teenagers. The researchers looked closely at their weight and its relation to their skin, factoring in several variables that could also play a role, including age, puberty and diet. High-sugar junk foods like candy and soda are not only linked to weight gain, for example, but are also known to worsen acne. Read the full story It’s claimed that one of the factors of this is due to increased androgen levels that is caused by obesity. This is a definite possibility as fat tissue plays a part in converting weak androgen into stronger ones which can actually trigger acne. What are you thoughts about this article and do you think it carries much weight…? (don’t laugh to loudly) Click To Read More »
