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Main Acne Causes
Acne is a problem that plagues many people, both male and female. Acne is primarily a problem during the teenage years, but it is common in many adults as well. Individuals who never had an acne problem in their teens can have acne flare ups in their thirties or even later. There are many different treatments for acne, but before treating it, it is important to learn what some of the main causes of acne are. Otherwise, treating it will only be a temporary fix.
Oil glands are found all over the epidermis, which is the top layer of the skin and is also the body’s largest organ. Deep in the skin, these oil glands conatin a single hair follicle. The oils in these glands travel up the hair follicle and lubricates the hair and the skin around it.
At the end of the follicle, there will be a pore in the skin. when the oils are being aggressive, the pore is likely to become clogged, which wil cause a pimple to form over the top of the pore. Certain different changes in hormone levels, like menstruation and puberty, are likely causes to increase the oil production and there will be many more acne flareups during these times.
Acne is basically the result of clogged skin pores. Skin pores can become blocked by dirt, oil and makeup. When skin cells die, they are usually shed off of the body, but can sometimes become lodged in a pore, causing a pimple to form. When this happens, and these dead skin cells combine with the other pore clogging substances, there is a great chance of bacteria growing. This may cause the skin to form a cyst that is filled with pus.
The biggest problem with bacteria is that it can take something small and unproblematic and create a more serious problem. When the body is trying to get rid of the bacteria, there will be inflamation. This can cause swelling and pain and some definite irritations.
The best thing a person can do is to keep their skin clean, so as to not allow bacteria to form. For someone with an acne problem, it is important to cleanse the affected area twice a day with a mild detergent that is formulated for oily skin. It is also important to moisturize after cleaning with an oil-free moisturizer, so as to not dry out the skin and cause it to flake.