Uncomfortable Acne and Its Probable Causes

January 26th, 2009 by David Lam

by David Lam

There is pretty good chances that you might get some acne if you are on your teen years. About 8 out of 10 youngsters have acne along with many adults. It is a common skin problem which is considered to be a normal part of puberty.

Apparently, it does make teen or any individual uncomfortable. It doesn’t make it easier when you look in the mirror and see the big pimple on your face or chin. However there is good news such as simple steps which will help you feel better about your face.

Acne is a skin condition which shows up as different types of bumps including whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. You are always wondering how you got those zits on your back or how those pimples have grown onto your face. The easiest scientific explanation that you could know is that your skin is covered with tiny holes known as hair follicles or pores.

These pores include sebaceous glands also known as oil glands that make sebum and oil that moisten your skin and hair. Glands make the correct amount of sebum and the pores are fine at most of the time. But sometimes a pore gets clogged up with too much sebum, dead skin cells and germs called bacteria thus leading you to have acne.

Doctors believe that acne results from several related factors however the exact cause is unknown. One important reason is the increasing hormones called androgen which is male sex hormones. The increasing in hormones androgen during puberty triggers the enlargement of sebaceous glands thus making more sebum. This hormonal change related to pregnancy or starting or stopping birth control pills can trigger acne.

Hereditary or genetics is another factor that may be related to acne. Others believe that the tendency to develop acne is inherited from their parents. Certain drugs such as lithium and androgens are known to cause acne. Likewise greasy cosmetics may alter the cells of the follicles and make them stick together thus producing a plug.

Moreover there are many legends about the causes of acne. People often blame chocolates and greasy foods but foods seem to have little effect on the development and cause of acne in most people. Dirty skin is as well believed to cause the skin disorder but blackheads and other acne lesions are not caused by dirt.

Obviously there are several reasons that can make the acne worse. The changing hormone levels in the adolescent girls and adult women 2 to 7 days before their menstrual period starts affect the worsening of the acne. Environmental irritants, squeezing or picking at blemishes and hard scrubbing of the skin are other factors that could worsen acne conditions.

Beside from the dermatologist who specializes on skin troubles, there are doctors who treat all kinds of acne especially those of severe cases. Family practitioners, pediatricians or internists may cure individuals with milder acne cases. It is always the target of the acne treatment to heal existing lesions, end new lesions formation, avoid scarring as well as minimize the psychological stress and embarrassment which caused by the disease.

The drug treatment is to reduce several troubles playing a part in causing acne like abnormal clumping of cells in the follicles, inflammation, increased bacteria and oil production. The doctor may recommend one of several over-the-counter acne treatments or prescription medicines either topical which applied to the skin or oral medication depending on the extent of the person’s acne.

About the Author:

David Lam, who has studies various medical studies and manage to cure acne naturally, has share his experience through website where you can get Free E-book and Useful Resources about Adult Acne and Acne Product.