Acne is a skin condition that affects almost all males and females during puberty. It occurs when hair follicles of the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Bacteria play important role in its development. But, it is not caused by bacteria. Though it is most common in teenagers, anyone can get it.
Why it occurs?
Acne occurs when the openings of hair follicles become clogged with oil, dead skin cells and sometimes bacteria. It can be for the following factors (Causes)-
- Excess sebum or, oil production
- Buildup of bacteria
- Irregular shedding of dead skin cells
Factors that trigger it's production are-
- Hormonal changes due to puberty, menstrual periods, pregnancy, birth control pills etc
- Greasy or oily cosmetics or skin-care products, and hair products
- Certain medications e.g. steroids, estrogen, testosterone, and phenytoin
- Diet- dairy products and carbohydrate-rich foods
- High levels of humidity
- Excess sweating
What are the Signs and Symptoms?
- Reddish blemishes on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, arms, legs, back or buttocks (persistent recurring)
- Blackheads- spots having a dark open center
- Whiteheads- spots having no opening and bulging under the skin
- Skin scarring
- Redness around the skin eruptions
- Lumps that look like Boil
- Crusting of skin bumps
- Tender red bumps with white pus at tips (Pustules or, pimples)
- Red and tender small raised bumps (Papules)
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