Acne

Acne

Causes

The four main factors that cause acne are:

Treatments

• Oil Production
• Dead Skin Cells
• Clogged pores
• Bacteria

Acne treatment that works throughout the body:

-Antibiotics (helps to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation).

-Birth control pills and other medicine that works on hormones (can be helpful for women).

-Isotretinoin (the only treatment that works on all that causes acne).

Environmental Causes of Acne

• Makeup and makeup tools-
• Stress
• Caffeine
• Dairy products
• Face Towels
• Allergies
• Chemical (Face) Products

Preventing Measures

Symptoms of Acne

• Wash the face constantly
• Use special care in selecting a cleanser if your skin is dry or oily.
• Wash your hands before you wash your face.
• Moisturize after each face wash
• Remove all traces of makeup before going to bed.
• Similarly, avoid sharing daily things and tools with siblings who have acne.
• Try not to touch your face with your hands.
• Wash your pillowcases frequently.
• Stay out of direct sunlight.

It causes spots, that may hurt, and oily, greasy skin

Latest Research

A recently published study shows that even eating moderate amounts of high-quality dark chocolate can cause acne. The study, published in the International Journal of Dermatology in December 2015, asked 25 acne-prone men to eat 25g (0.9 ounces) of high-quality dark chocolate every day for 4 weeks.

Risk Factors

Acne

Risk Factors include:

Acne, medically known as Acne Vulgaris, is a skin disease that involves the oil glands at the base of hair follicles. It commonly occurs during puberty when the sebaceous (oil) glands come to life - the glands are stimulated by male hormones produced by the adrenal glands of both males and females.

Sources

Hormonal Changes: common in teenagers, women and girls, or people with certain medications.

Family History: If both parents had acne, you're likely to develop it, too.

Oily substances: May develop where skin comes in contact with greasy lotions.

Friction or pressure on your skin: it can be develop by tight clothing, hats or collars.

Stress: Stressed people are more likely to develop it, or making their skin problems worse.

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