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Acne Facts : General facts to know
Are you tired of hearing a lot of myths about acne? Are you ready to learn the facts about acne? If so, keep reading below...
Studies indicate that most people experience acne in some form at some time in their life. Acne usually begins during adolescence but often continues into adulthood.
Hormonal changes cause the enlargement and blocking of oil-producing sebaceous glands near the hair follicle within the skin. Acne usually begins with an abnormal amount of bacteria, mainly propionibacterium acnes. This typically causes painful pimples which are known as inflamed pustules of acne or inflammatory acne that can appear on the face, chest, back, limbs and virtually any other part of the body. Acne can produce life-long scars, both physically and emotionally.
Some more interesting facts
Androgen production is highest in the teenage years but is continuously produced in the body. When hormone production regulates, skin clears up. But for others, acne is a lifelong battle.
Acne affects teenage boys at a higher rate than girls because of the production of the male hormone androgen, although androgens are present in both males and females. However, these figures even out in adulthood.
Acne is not caused by poor hygiene (dirt or surface oil on the body).
Acne is not caused by your diet, scientific studies have confirmed this. So, eating pizza, chocolate, potato chips or fries will not result in an acne breakout. (If you find that certain foods affect your skin negatively, which may turn out to be a food allergy, avoid them).
Cleaning skin too often by scrubbing hard with abrasive cleansers can actually make your acne worse. "Gently" wash your face twice a day with a mild soap, pat dry--and use an appropriate acne treatment for the acne.
Most dermatologists agree that cosmetics, wearing makeup, even oil based products, do not "cause" or "worsen" acne.
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