Most people think of acne and breakouts as surface-level skin issues, but dermatologists stress that what happens inside the body often decides how our skin looks. Internal inflammation, hormonal shifts, and body weight are increasingly being linked to acne, rashes, and other chronic skin concerns. We talked to experts to find out how systemic inflammation spills over to the skin, and what you can do about it.

The Inflammation-Acne Connection

“When you have inflammation inside the body, several chemicals like cytokines and oxidative stress come into play. These inflammatory cells disturb hormones like androgens, insulin, and sebum, resulting in increased oil production and acne on the skin," explains Dr. Pravin Banodkar, Co-Founder & Lead Dermatologist, Skin Beyond Borders. He adds tha

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