“Acne” is actually related to “eating too much salt”, who knows?

People often ask:

Why do I always get acne?

Why do I still have to fight acne after puberty?

I always get pimples. Is it related to what I eat?

To answer these questions, we need to start from the beginning:

First of all, we need to know what acne is and why it occurs?

Acne, scientifically known as acne, is a common skin disease. The formation of acne is related to many factors, including excessive secretion of sebaceous glands, blockage of hair follicle sebaceous gland ducts, infection of Propionibacterium acnes, endocrine disorders, bad living habits such as staying up late and improper diet, etc. Since "acne" mainly occurs during adolescence, it usually appears on the face, neck, chest and back where the sebaceous glands secrete more vigorously, so it is also called "acne".

Secondly, what does the occurrence of acne have to do with what you eat?

We know that the occurrence of acne is related to excessive secretion of sebaceous glands. Excessive secretion of sebaceous glands leads to increased oil on the skin surface, which easily absorbs dust and dirt in the air, clogging pores, thus causing a series of skin problems such as acne and blackheads. Adolescence itself is the stage when the sebaceous glands of the human body secrete the most vigorously. The main reason is that adolescence is the peak period of androgen secretion in the human body. In addition to promoting the formation of sexual organs and maintaining reproductive function, androgen is also the main hormone that promotes the secretion of sebaceous glands .

In addition, in addition to physiological changes, adolescents also face huge psychological changes. Adolescents at this stage have strong self-awareness and independence, but their minds are not fully mature. Facing academic pressure and environmental changes, they are prone to tension, anxiety and other negative emotions, which can induce the occurrence of "acne" . **In terms of diet, adolescents have poor self-control and often like heavy-tasting, high-fat, high-sugar, spicy and stimulating foods to relieve various pressures. These processed foods are often high-sodium and high-fat foods. **This is undoubtedly a double whammy for the occurrence of "acne".

Therefore, eating a light diet and maintaining moderate salt intake can help control sebaceous gland secretion and maintain skin health .

Finally, let’s summarize our experience in fighting acne!

Maintain good living habits: exercise appropriately, maintain a regular schedule, avoid staying up late, and ensure adequate sleep.

Reasonable diet: eat more vegetables and fruits, reduce greasy and spicy food, and control sodium intake.

Control the use of cosmetics and try to choose mild, non-irritating skin care products.

Learn to relieve stress, relax and maintain a good attitude.

Of course, if the acne problem is serious, we can also seek the help of professional doctors and take medication or other treatments according to the actual situation. It should be noted that the occurrence of acne is a complex process, and the causes may be different for different individuals. Therefore, when dealing with acne problems, it is necessary to analyze and deal with them according to individual conditions.

Source: Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine