The Reason For Your Acne
Knowledge is one of the most favorite weapons in the war against acne; knowing the main causes of acne, makes it easier to decide how to combat it. During the teen years are when hormone levels increase along with androgen in both males and females. Over 85% of teens have to cope with this annoying problem.
The largest amount of acne occurs on the back, upper chest, and unfortunately on the face. This occurs because the sebaceous glands are now actively manufacturing sebum. We can’t eliminate the sebum, because the body needs it for the hair follicles. Washing the excess oil off using soap and water, or alcohol eliminates the problem. Except the acne could form blackheads.
The problem gets worse when your pores close and become stopped up from excess sebum. Next, whiteheads can form, which can burst from increasing pressure. That causes the bacteria to get on the outside of your face, where it gets spread around. Finally, the bacteria can create pus and inflammation, which will cause acne.
So, have you ever wondered how much stress can affect your acne? Let’s take a look, because stress seems to be a normal part of life, you can’t get rid of it. Fortunately, stress by itself doesn’t produce acne, but it can make it worse because the immune system gets pulled down, and then your body is not able to fight the bacteria that are causing your acne. But, it isn’t a major factor.
Another question that I have been asked is how much influence do illegal drugs have on acne. First, if you are taking illegal drugs, you just need to stop! If you don’t you are going to have worse problems than acne. But, let’s see what the dermatologist had to say. I was told that anabolic steroids can be a major contributor toward acne, as well as barbiturates and tetracycline.
Is genetics an area of concern in the acne arena? It may have an effect, but it hasn’t been proven by concrete drug studies yet. But, acne can be inherited. And, that’s partly due to life in the home.
This is a question I get all the time, and everyone is always amazed at my answer. It’s actually a more minor cause. Certain foods that are greasy, don’t translate into increased oil in the skin. And, any food that tends to increase the production of sebum (oil) or certain hormones will have an effect. But, there wasn’t any study that suggests that the common culprits-soft drinks, chocolate and greasy cheeseburgers-play a large role in producing acne.
In conclusion, the two major culprits are hormones, and the sebum (oil) in the pores. And usually, during the teen years, the hormones are more active because your body is maturing, and that will cause more sebum (oil) to be secreted. That will mix with bacteria deep down in the pores, and the pores become blocked, which results in acne.
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