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Taking the pimples out of PMS
"Dammit!" shrieks Shelly.
Gazing into the morning mirror,
Shelly sizing up the latest
addition to her face, an anticipated,
though uninvited pimple loitering
on her chin. "It's like freaking
clockwork."
Ironically, these pimples
do arrive like clockwork according
to dermatologist Alan R. Shalita,
MD. During PMS, some women-
like Shelly- release more
androgens (male hormones)
from their adrenal glands.
This hormone release alters
the skin pH and increases
facial oil secretion, a combination
that encourages an onslaught
of acne eruptions.
Dr. Shalita's research of
how the menstrual cycle affects
acne confirmed that premenstrual
acne flare-ups are a reality
for millions of women. However,
Dr. Shalita offers a means
for forecasting PMS pimples
by pointing out that a previous
investigation has demonstrated
a link between the skin's
pore size and the menstrual
cycle.
For example, the study showed
that the skin's pores are
smallest in days 15 to 20
of a 28-day menstrual cycle.
Facial oil secretion increased
in days 21 to 26 of the cycle
and decreased again two days
before menstruation. The worst
premenstrual acne flares occurred
on day 22 of the average 28-day
cycle.
It appears that Mother Nature,
a procreative mastermind,
designed the skin of women
to look most radiant and alluring
when fair-game maidens most
likely have an egg in utero-
awaiting a sperm bath.
If you are fantasizing that
Mrs. Nature will ease up and
that you will grow out of
acne, dermatologist Alan R.
Shalita, MD omens, "Acne that
worsens during a women's monthly
cycle isn't something that
women will grow out of as
they get older".
"That's some consolation doc,"
snorts Shelly. Nevertheless,
lay your worries aside ladies.
You can derail PMS pimples
with preparation.
Counteract the excess oil
secretion during your PMS
days by using clay masks to
extract excess oils. Additionally,
ensure that you are eating
foods containing Omega 3 such
as olive oil, salmon, spinach,
mustard greens and rainbow
trout. The essential fatty
acid found in these foods
helps the body eliminate pro-inflammatory
substances that can trigger
acne. Also, during PMS, give
yourself permission to relax.
Rest removes stress from your
adrenal glands and helps reduce
the amount of androgens circulating
in your system.
In a word, you take the "pimples"
out of PMS with preparation.
And preparation is futile
without practice. Unlike party
planning, you can decide what
shows up on your face.
About the Author
Naweko San-Joyz writes health
and beauty articles from her
home in San Diego. She recently
published "Acne Messages:
Crack the code of your zits
and say goodbye to acne" (ISBN:
0974912204). Naweko is presently
working on title called "Skinny
Fat Girls, Why we're still
not getting this diet thing"
(ISBN: 0974912212) for release
in May of 2005. To challenge
and verify her research, San-Joyz
trains for figure competitions.
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