We are
accustomed that causes of acne are hormonal, psychological and the like. I have
stumbled upon this very helpful article which list-outs unexpected eight
specific triggers for acne like toothpaste which causes red bumps around and
below the mouth. Reminder, consult your dermatologist before you adopt some of
the suggestions.
“Acne has many triggers,” says Dr. Simon Ourian, Medical Director of Epione Beverly Hills, “and the article includes some of the usual suspects such as stress and birth control pills. But I wouldn’t recommend that my patients take ibuprofen to deal with stress or change their toothpaste because it supposedly causes small, red bumps around the mouth”
Hair care products are also on the list as acne triggers because they can clog the skin’s pores leading to pimples. Salicylic acid pads to keep the area beneath the hairline clean and antibacterial shampoos are recommended as remedies.Another cause of clogged pores is soap residue that may be the due to the hard water which doesn’t rinse as well as soft water. The article suggests installing a water softener as a low cost solution.
Perhaps the list’s most unusual entries are the whitening agents and fluoride found in most toothpaste. These ingredients may cause perioral dermatitis, small bumps that can occur around the mouth. The proposed solution, one not endorsed by Dr. Ourian, is switching to a fluoride-free, non-whitening toothpaste.
“I’m not going to try and dissuade patient from filtering their water or switching shampoos,” says Dr. Ourian, “some of the article’s other suggested remedies should be discussed with a physician prior to implementation.”
