Female Issues
Several studies have analyzed hair follicle chemistry and serum (blood) chemistry to determine differences in androgen, testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, lipases, 5alpha-reductase, etc. levels between men and women, men with and without acne and women with and without acne. While these tests have determined males have more testosterone than females, there seems to be no "smoking gun" regarding irregularities between those with or without acne, with one important exception.
Females with acne have significantly higher serum androgen levels than their female counterparts without acne. Since androgens target the skin, it would be logical that higher serum androgen levels would translate into higher skin levels and folliclular androgen levels. The above research was published less than two years ago and we are unable to find subsequent research to confirm these findings, at this time.
Research on SAHA syndrome [seborrhea, acne, hirsutism (excessive body or facial hair) and alopecia (the loss of hair)] in women reveals higher levels of dihydrotestosterone within the skin and confirms that in many cases women with acne (who are known to have higher serum androgen levels) also have higher skin and follicle androgen levels. Therefore, effective treatment of female acne must include a comprehensive method of down-regulating testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.
It is noteworthy that seborrhea, acne and alopecia can all be related to classic systemic zinc deficiency. Zinc deficiency in the skin promotes the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone and promotes the production of sebum and then free fatty acids. Females with moderate to severe acne have zinc deficiency, compounded with elevated androgen activity (hyperandrogenism).
While we find little written material on androgen induced acne, practical experience has taught us it is more severe on the chin and along the jaw-line. Bacterial control and keeping the follicles open are important aspects of treatment, but two products become important in correcting zinc deficiency combined with controlling the over abundance of androgens.
In the case of moderate to severe acne, Inhibiting Gel is important in correcting the skin's zinc content and down-regulating the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, etc. In mild, moderate and severe acne Green Tea Poultice is important for its zinc content and also the additional ingredients that block testosterone conversion.
The Skintactix regimen may provide nearly total acne control with the exception of the beginning of the monthly cycle. Going into this period be sure to use the Green Tea Poultice in the AM as well as the PM, as per the instructions.
Pregnancy and Nursing
Without going into a complex explanation, pregnancy causes significant increases in serum (blood) hormone and androgen levels. These changes can manifest in the skin in the form of acne (or elevated degrees of acne) or pigment (such as pregnancy mask or melasma) and various forms of inflammation.
Each of these conditions has relationships to the mineral content of the skin and while pregnant or nursing it is important to discuss the use of dietary supplements with your physician. This discussion should include minerals and essential fatty acids.
Planning Ahead
For people with moderate to severe acne it is wise to get acne under control
prior to pregnancy. A standard acne or acne rosacea
"Special Value Package" will usually achieve acne control in eight to
twelve weeks. Maintaining or controlling acne during the pregnancy
and nursing will then be much easier.
All of the acne products featured in this website are safe for use during pregnancy and nursing.
Please visit www.skintactix.com for more comprehensive information about acne, acne rosacea and blackheads, plus special pricing.
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