What causes acne around the mouth?

What causes acne around the mouth?

In the past 10 days, "acne around the mouth" has become one of the hot topics in discussions about skin problems across the Internet. Many people report frequent breakouts around the mouth when wearing masks, changing diet, or increasing stress. This article will combine recent hot topics and medical knowledge to analyze the causes of this phenomenon and provide structured data reference.

1. The recent hot topic on the Internet is about acne around the mouth.

2. Six common causes of acne around the mouth

1.Mask friction irritation: Recently, the epidemic has recurred in many places. Wearing masks for a long time has led to a local hot and humid environment, and the risk of hair follicle openings being blocked has increased.

2.Digestive system problems: In summer, irregular diet and alternating hot and cold stimulate the intestines and stomach. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the mouth area corresponds to the reflex zone of the digestive system.

3.hormonal fluctuations: Progesterone levels increase before menstruation in women, stimulating sebaceous gland secretion, which is common on the chin and around the mouth.

4.Care product residue: Toothpaste containing fluoride, lipstick containing lanolin and other ingredients may irritate pores, and incomplete makeup removal at night may lead to acne.

5.hand contact infection: Frequently touching your mouth with your hands (such as holding your chin, touching your mouth, etc.) can spread bacteria.

6.vitamin deficiency: Insufficient B vitamins will affect the skin barrier function. Recent high temperature sweating will accelerate the loss of water-soluble vitamins.

3. Comparison of the characteristics of acne around the mouth in different age groups

4. Effective improvement methods recently tested by netizens

Organized according to popular shares on social platforms:

1.Mask protection method: Place sterile gauze on the inside of the mask and replace it every 2 hours to reduce direct friction.

2.diet modification method: Increase zinc intake (such as oysters, pumpkin seeds). Recently, searches for "anti-acne vegetable juice" recipes have increased by 120%.

3.local care method: When using acne products containing tea tree essential oil, be careful to avoid lipstick and mucous membrane areas.

4.Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning: The dietary therapy program for clearing stomach fire (such as mung bean soup + lotus seeds) has become a hot topic in Xiaohongshu.

5. Danger signs to be alert to

To sum up, acne around the mouth is the result of a combination of factors. The recent hot and humid weather and the need for epidemic prevention have made this problem more prominent. It is recommended to start by adjusting your living habits. If it continues to worsen, you need to seek medical treatment in time. Only by maintaining a regular schedule, paying attention to a balanced diet, and doing basic cleaning can we effectively prevent the troubles caused by "mask face".