"Breakouts are a bummer," writes Dr Kiran Sethi, an aesthetic, skin and wellness doctor, on Instagram. And we couldn't agree more with this statement as we know how it feels to get a pesky bump on otherwise flawless skin. But have you ever tried to understand why you may be getting acne on the face, and what could be the possible triggers? According to Dr Sethi, "There is more to breakouts than meets the eye, and where they appear on your face can be the key to stopping them for good." As such, the skin expert shared an easy face map to decode what your breakouts are telling you. 🚨 Limited Time Offer | Express Premium with ad-lite for just Rs 2/ day 👉🏽 Click here to subscribe 🚨 Acne of the forehead and nose could be due to: Stress Improper digestion Irregular sleep Poor diet Hair conditions (dandruff or chemicals in hair care products) Touching with unclean hands View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr. Kiran MD (@drkiransays) Acne in the eyebrow area is usually due to Ingrown hair Diet Water intake Gallbladder issues The following things can cause acne on the cheeks Dirty pillowcase Makeup brush Cellphone Acne of the hairline is due to Pomades in hair care products The on the ears are caused by Stress Bacteria build-up Hormonal imbalance Allergic reaction to cosmetics and hair care products Jawline and chin acne are due to Hormonal imbalance Diet Agreed Dr Rashmi Shetty, a dermatologist, who said that usually, the three major factors that trigger or worsen acne include: inflammatory foods like dairy and sugar; hygiene; over treatment and self treatment. The dermatologist also said that certain red flags for acne prone-skin include not moisturising enough, skipping sunscreen, and using way too many actives at the same time. 📣 For more lifestyle news, follow us on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook and don't miss out on the latest updates!
