Acne is usually referred to as acne, and the specific causes of forehead acne in women are not yet completely clear. It is considered to be related to heredity, overproduction of sebaceous glands, hyperkeratosis of follicular sebaceous gland openings, and proliferation of Propionibacterium acnes, among other factors.
1. Heredity: Some patients with acne have a positive family history, which may affect the type of disease, distribution of lesions and duration of the disease.
2. Excessive secretion of sebaceous glands: Hormone levels in the body change during puberty, with high androgen levels affecting the secretion of sebaceous glands, leading to increased sebum secretion.
3. Hyperkeratosis of follicular sebaceous gland openings: Hyperkeratosis of the cells at the openings of the follicular sebaceous glands narrows or even occludes the openings, which can affect the discharge of sebum secretions and surrounding shedding cells, and may lead to the formation of acne.
4. Proliferation of Propionibacterium acnes: Proliferation of localized Propionibacterium acnes is a major causative factor in the development of acne. Propionibacterium acnes can break down sebum and produce inflammatory factors, leading to localized inflammatory reactions.
In addition, long-term poor lifestyle, dietary habits, skincare regimen, long-term use of certain medications, illnesses, occupational exposure, etc. are the triggers that lead to the appearance of acne on the forehead. It is recommended that acne sufferers visit the dermatology department of a regular hospital in time and take the doctor’s advice into account.