PCOS and Acne: Is DHT Causing Your Breakouts?

Research studies show that women with PCOS are likely to have acne. Acne is an inflammatory skin disorder that interacts with hormones, hair, sebaceous (oil secreting) glands and bacteria. This is due to excess levels of androgens (male sex hormones) in the skin. Androgen is a metabolite of testosterone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is one of the main causes of acne.

DHT stimulates the production of oil that leads to clogged glands or pores. When the pores and glands get clogged they are unable to release oil, which allows bacteria to grow and multiply in the follicle leading to inflammation.

Hormonal imbalances such as insulin resistance, hyperinsulinism, and increased progesterone secretion prior to your menstrual cycle can all cause acne. Having a diet high in refined, high glycemic carbohydrates can raise your insulin levels causing acne to appear. Stress is a major factor in causing acne in women. Some medications that doctors prescribe such as anabolic steroids, anti-epileptics, lithium and some oral contraceptives can also cause acne. Industrial pollutants, cosmetics, over washing or rubbing of the skin, and allergic reactions to foods may also be causes for acne to appear.

If you have acne throughout your teenage years and into adulthood and it is accompanied by hirsutism, infertility, and weight problems then it is likely you have an androgen disturbance and it could be related to PCOS.

Natural treatments for acne are pretty simple to do and are cost efficient. You want to avoid drugs that may cause acne, avoid exposure to oil or grease, use hypoallergenic cosmetics and soaps, wash the affected areas well twice daily or more if needed to remove excess oils, wash pillow cases and sheets regularly in chemical free (no added colors or fragrances) detergents, and get adequate sun exposure.

The other thing that women suffering from PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) can do is look into the Insulite Health PCOS line of supplements that are available. In particular, the PCOS system offers hormone-balancing effects that have been scientifically calibrated to reverse the condition. That means there is hope.

Learn more about the subject of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and how it could be affecting your ability to get pregnant, by visiting us here.

Insulite Health, a Boulder, Colorado USA based company, is committed to reversing Insulin Resistance- a potentially dangerous imbalance of blood glucose and insulin. Scientific research has revealed that this disorder can be a primary cause of excess weight gain and obesity, plus Pre-Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. Insulin Resistance can also underline the cluster of increased risk factors for cardiovascular damage called Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X) as well as PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)- A major source of serious diseases as well as heartbreaking female infertility.

Recognizing that there are millions of people who need this kind of systematic approach to reversing insulin resistance, Insulite Health has, developed systems to address the underlying causes of Metabolic Syndrome, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Excess Weight/Obesity, Pre-Diabetes and type 2 Diabetes.

For more information about the PCOS Five Element System we use to treat women suffering from PCOS and insulin resistance, please visit us at our website.

Next Steps

Becoming victorious over the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is not an easy task, but you can overcome your symptoms to live the life you deserve.

It takes strength, courage, and perseverance. It can be challenging and that’s why Insulite Health created the PCOS 5-Element System. It’s a step-by-step process that will help you balance your hormones and reverse PCOS symptoms using our proprietary 5% Solution.

So take the next steps now! Use the links below to learn how to make the changes that will transform your health and your life forever.

  1. Read more about PCOS
  2. Take the PCOS Test and assess your risk!
  3. Learn more about the Insulite 5-Element PCOS Solution

About Insulite Health PCOS.com

Insulite Health, is committed to helping women reverse their symptoms of hormone imbalance. Scientific research has revealed that this imbalance can be a primary cause of many devastating health symptoms. Hormone Imbalance can also underlie the increased risk factors for PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) – a major source of serious diseases as well as cause of excess weight gain, adult acne, unwanted facial hair, depression, anxiety, and heartbreaking female infertility.

©Insulite Health, Inc., pcos.com empowers women with PCOS to transform their lives through a process of healing with the 5-Element PCOS System — the world’s only complete solution for helping women heal from the symptoms of PCOS and hormone imbalance.

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Robin is an Integrative Clinical Nutritionist, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. She comes to Insulite Health with a passion for helping women live vibrant, passionate lives. Robin had her own struggles with health. As a teenager she suffered from digestive disorders, weight, acne and hypoglycemia. As an adult she continued to struggle with balancing blood sugar, adult acne, mood swings, weight gain, arthritic conditions in her hands and chronic inflammation. Robin understands first hand how symptoms of poor health can keep us from living the life we dreamed of.

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Robin is an Integrative Clinical Nutritionist, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. She comes to Insulite Health with a passion for helping women live vibrant, passionate lives. Robin had her own struggles with health. As a teenager she suffered from digestive disorders, weight, acne and hypoglycemia. As an adult she continued to struggle with balancing blood sugar, adult acne, mood swings, weight gain, arthritic conditions in her hands and chronic inflammation. Robin understands first hand how symptoms of poor health can keep us from living the life we dreamed of.

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