What causes acne used

to be blamed on the

wrong things. Even the

medical community

once thought acne was

caused by:

• Poor hygiene

• Eating fried foods

• Eating chocolate

Now the real cause of acne is evident:

Acne is caused by a hormone called dihydro-

testosterone or DHT. DHT is a byproduct of the

body's production of testosterone.

Testosterone is the "male hormone," but both

sexes have testosterone in their bodies.

Testosterone is responsible for:

• Producing red blood cells

• Storing muscle

• Storing body fat

• Controlling bone mass

• Sex drive

Testosterone can come

from both natural and

unnatural sources. While

the body produces

testosterone naturally,

many drugs also contain

testosterone, including:

• Corticosteroids

• Androgens

• Lithium

Fluctuations in DHT

levels cause excessive

oil production in the

skin. This excess oil

clogs pores. Bacteria

grow in the clogged

pores and lead to

irritation and

inflammation. An

inflamed pore

produces a pimple.

TESTOSTERONE CAUSES

THE PRODUCTION OF DHT

Other things can cause hormonal

fluctuations that affect DHT levels

and lead to acne, including:

• Puberty

• Menstrual periods

• Birth control pills

• Stress

Some foods can also

contribute to

hormonal fluctuations

that aggravate acne,

including dairy

products like: milk, ice

cream, yogurt, and

cheese.

As well as

carbohydrates like:

bread, rolls, muffins,

and buns.

Lowering DHT levels also has

other benefits aside from

stopping acne, such as:

• Avoiding acne scarring

• Helping maintain the

skin's elasticity

• Improving self-esteem in

people who are

embarrassed by their

acne

Only one over-the-counter product is available

that stops DHT in its tracks. Products that don't

control DHT only work for a short time.

Clearogen helps control DHT

to prevent acne breakouts.

Clearogen works over the

long term because it

attacks the root of the

acne problem.

Clearogen is the only over-the-

counter acne medication that

attacks acne at its source: DHT.

Clearogen offers a complete line

of skin care products to fight

acne while keeping the skin

beautiful and healthy. Clearogen

doesn't fight acne breakouts

after they start—it solves the

problem that causes acne to

begin in the first place.

For more information, please visit

www.clearogen.com

Sources

• http://www.clearogen.com/faq.html#q4

• http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/68082.php

• http://www.acneeinstein.com/hormonal-acne/

Summary

• People used to think poor hygiene or eating the wrong foods

caused acne. Now it is understood that hormonal fluctuations,

particularly fluctuations in DHT levels, is one of the main causes of acne. There is only one product available over-the-

counter to control DHT levels and stop breakouts for good:

Clearogen.