What Causes Acne on the Temples?
Jun 07, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Introduction
Acne on the temples is commonly caused by the following factors:
- Hormonal imbalance: Disruption in the body’s hormonal secretion can indirectly lead to excessive sebum production, thereby worsening acne.
- Inadequate sleep: Avoid staying up late, as irregular or insufficient sleep can adversely affect sebaceous gland activity.
In daily life, many people experience frequent acne breakouts on their face—but sometimes the location of these breakouts seems unusual, such as acne appearing on the temples. So, what causes acne specifically on the temples? The specific reasons are outlined below:
① Overburdened Gallbladder
An overburdened gallbladder may lead to insufficient bile secretion. Consuming excessive processed foods—especially high-fat meals like fast food or takeout—can cause gallbladder congestion and overload, thereby contributing to temple acne.
② Oily Skin
Excessive sebum production, combined with clogged pores or impaired sebum excretion, causes sebum to accumulate within hair follicles, resulting in raised acne lesions.
③ Hormonal Imbalance
Hormonal dysregulation within the body can indirectly trigger overactive sebum production, further exacerbating acne development.
④ Inadequate Sleep
Avoid staying up late, as irregular or insufficient sleep disrupts normal sebaceous gland function. Importantly, never pick or squeeze temple acne—it can easily leave shallow pitted scars.
