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Cystic Acne Risk Factors

By Fannie Anderson
Jun 9, 2009
It is not always possible to avoid cystic acne no matter how well you take care of your skin. This type of acne with cysts is one of the most difficult kinds. Fortunately, there are some steps that you can take in order to help you try to avoid cystic acne. However, there are a couple causes that you really cannot avoid.

You might inherit the risk of cystic acne from one of your parents. There is not much that you can do to overcome a genetic risk. Even in cases such as this though you can sometimes reduce your risk of outbreaks by taking precautions and avoiding some of the possible causes of cystic acne.

Living a life that is not healthy is poor for just about every aspect of your health. The health of your skin is no exception. If your skin is unhealthy and does not have enough nutrients and hydration, you are at an increased risk of acne. An unhealthy diet, too much drinking, smoking and not exercising can be rough on your skin.

It is important to keep your face clean at all times to help prevent acne. However, some facial cleaners are too harsh for your skin and can actually cause or irritate cystic acne. The same is true for some makeup products as well as facial skin care products.

Try to limit your levels of stress. Stress does seem to be able to cause acne. Make every effort to keep your stress levels at a minimum for the health of your skin and your total body health and wellness. If you cannot avoid stress, you will need to work to avoid other big risk factors for cystic acne.

Women have another common risk factor for cystic acne in the form of hormonal imbalances. This is a common cause for acne in women. It can result in acne for teenagers, young women and women who are going through or who have gone through menopause. This is a risk factor that you cannot avoid but that can often be treated.
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