Does dehydration cause acne?

When your body loses more water -- through urination, tears, sweating and breathing -- you dehydrate. When you get sick, vomit or have diarrhea, you also lose fluids. Dehydration can adversely affect your overall health, leading to seizures, brain swelling, coma and even death, but even mild dehydration can damage your skin health. The dehydration of

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pore blockage can make the skin too dry and rough, and cause skin exfoliation, which has adverse effects on the skin. Because of dehydration, you may have more dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. These cells accumulate and clog pores, which can worsen when normal dirt and debris on the skin binds to dead cells. Blocked pores, in turn, contribute to the development or aggravation of acne papules. Therefore, dehydration can indirectly lead to acne.

Excess oil production of skin contains sebaceous glands, so that the skin keeps good lubrication. When your skin becomes too dry due to dehydration, these glands may oversecrete oil. The excess oil combines with dead skin cells, dirt, dust and other particles, blocking pores and producing acne. Bacteria on the skin surface only make the situation worse and further encourage the development of papules.

Skin care errors

When you try to deal with acne caused by dehydration, you may make some common skin care errors. For example, using oily moisturizers to fight dry skin can further clog pores and help develop additional papules. You can also wash your skin more often and use skin cleansers that help treat acne. Usually, these cleansers can cause dehydration of the skin and skin surface, resulting in insufficient hydration affecting the whole body. When you are dehydrated, your first task may include supplying electrolytes with water and liquids, which are essential minerals for organ health. In some cases, medical treatment may also prove necessary. Once you have enough water, you can take care of your skin. For example, you can use humidifiers and water-based moisturizers to alleviate drying. You can also choose a mild cleanser that doesn't overstimulate the skin. In addition, restoring your body to an appropriate moisture state will promote skin cleansing from the inside out.