What Causes Acne on the Temples?
Jun 01, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Introduction
Acne on the temples is commonly caused by the following factors:
- Oily skin: Excessive sebum production can lead to clogged pores or impaired sebum excretion due to other reasons, causing sebum to accumulate within the hair follicles and resulting in raised acne lesions.
- Hormonal imbalance: Disruption of endogenous hormone secretion can indirectly stimulate overproduction of sebum, thereby exacerbating acne development.
In daily life, many people are prone to acne on their faces—but sometimes the location of these breakouts seems unusual, such as acne appearing at the temples. So, what causes acne specifically at the temples? The details are as follows:
① Overburdened Gallbladder
An overburdened gallbladder may lead to insufficient bile secretion. Consuming excessive processed foods—such as frequent intake of fast food or high-fat takeout meals—can cause gallbladder congestion and place excessive strain on the gallbladder, potentially triggering acne at the temples.
② Oily Skin
Excessive sebum production, combined with clogged pores or impaired sebum excretion, leads to sebum accumulation within hair follicles, resulting in raised, inflamed acne lesions.
③ Hormonal Imbalance
Hormonal dysregulation within the body can indirectly stimulate overproduction of sebum, thereby exacerbating acne development.
④ Insufficient Sleep
Avoid staying up late, as irregular or inadequate sleep disrupts normal sebaceous gland function. Importantly, never pick or squeeze temple acne—it can easily leave shallow pitted scars.
