Acne can be not only uncomfortable but also very unattractive. Uncontrollable blemishes are something no one desires and are very hard to get rid of. Typically acne starts early in the teenage years, having sufferers ask: what causes teen acne?
The oil glands in the body commonly start producing more sebum during early puberty. When dead skin is mixed with this extra oil, it plugs up follicles in the skin causes irritation known as acne. A “whitehead” is a form of acne caused when the follicle is actually plugged by skin and sebum near the surface. If air touches this collection pocket near the surface of the skin it will form a “blackhead”. Unlike common beliefs, blackheads are not caused by dirt. When the area breaks, this is the cause of a red blemish known as a pimple. Cystic acne occurs when the pimple walls break deep under the facial skin and form knots.
Boys and girls can both suffer from acne although it is more common in teenage boys because of their oilier skin. Adult males and females can also have acne if they have a family history or are known to have oily skin on the face or body. Those whose immune systems are sensitive may not have the power to fight off bacteria causing outbreaks. Most people become acne free around 25 years of age, but can go on much later in life.
Many factors worsen the onset of acne. Some of these factors are oil-based makeup or sunscreen, stress, changes in hormones, picking at blemishes, harsh scrubbing of the skin. There are myths that dirt, masturbation, sexual activity and chocolate and french fries caused acne, but this is entirely untrue.
Whether you are a pre-teen or you are graduating from high school, you have one thing in common, neither one desires having acne. Be sure not to pick at your blemishes and stay away from excess stress to lessen the chance of bad acne outbreaks.
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