Will progesterone alone help you cure acne? A question that is posed by many dermatologists, cosmetologists and acne prone patients, is still to meet its answer. One need not get unduly confused, as to why progesterone does not help acne, given its wonderful variety of applications.
Here are some facts about progesterone:
Naturally occurring progesterone is a cholesterol derivative. It has all its active ingredients, exactly of the same molecular pattern as that of the body's own progesterone. Progesterone is known for its wide range of applications such as prevention of womb cancer, protection against breast diseases and other debilitating diseases. It also hydrates and oxygenates skin cells (oxygenation is not oxidation where skin cells begin to age), to keep them more active and healthy. It is also a precursor to stress and sex hormones, a catalyst for timely and accurate levels of sex hormones.
Recent research has given proof that this hormone has that capacity to cure PMS or pre menstrual syndrome, that bothers so many women and girls. Acne is also strangely associated with the onset of menstrual periods. Progesterone in cream form, when applied on skin, is proven to reduce acne. It increases revitalization, gives a better skin feeling and balanced emotions. Apart from natural progesterone which is an herbal extract, the market is flooded with synthetic progesterone too (progestin). Progesterone is available in a number of forms. If you encounter an adverse effect, you just have to change the form, dosage and length of treatment.
However, there are some conflicting reports, which suggest that, an increase in the level of this hormone may cause acne flare-ups, especially during pre menstrual periods. Evidence also suggests us that, using this hormone to cure acne, are not a proper method.
With these two facts contradicting one another, it is very difficult to say that progesterone alone will help acne. Medical science has almost completely overlooked the positive aspects of progesterone and we are still waiting for conclusive answers. Finally, progesterone is not known to have shown any side effect of any kind. It holds a lot of promise to the acne patients.
