Know Your Enemy! 4 Major Causes of Acne



Know your enemy! here are the 4 major contributing causes to the growth of acne. In this article, we will be dealing with the actual process that  happens, why it happens and possible treatments and prevention. .

Growing Number of Americans Affected by Some Type of Acne Condition

In the USA. it affects 40 to 50 million Americans and nearly 85% of most people will have acne at some point in their lives and more than 40% of adolescents.

Adolescents have acne or acne scarring during their teenage years in 2017 the cost associated with the treatment of acne exceeded 2.2 billion dollars and continues to rise.

Exactly What Causes Acne 

OK, let us jump into it, acne basically starts from a single hair follicle or hair strand that grows out of the skin. The sebaceous gland or the sebum is there to lubricate the skin and also helps trap in moisture. So basically acne appears when the sebaceous gland and the hair follicle becomes obstructed and causes the pores to become clogged.

4 Things That Contribute To Acne 

It's a bit of an oversimplification and there are essentially four things that can contribute to these clogged pores the is first hormones mainly testosterone and other androgen-like compounds which can also contribute.

Acne is More Likely to Happen During Puberty

This often occurs during puberty when androgen levels rise in both males and in females. And yes women also produce testosterone as well. The testosterone and other similar hormones can cause the sebaceous glands to increase and this corresponds to an increase in facial hair. During puberty,

The bacteria that normally live on the surface of the skin can get inside the pores and become trapped which causes pores to become clogged as well as infected.

Inflammatory Process and Clogged Pores

This is usually associated with a bacterial infection that can cause inflammation in the pores as well as around it. If not treated early it will lead to scarring and changes in skin color. When the inflammation gets deep enough into your skin you may get cysts or nodules that appear.

 Poor Exfoliation Can Lead to Acne Problems

Poor exfoliation and as I mentioned before that the sebaceous glands help exfoliate those dead skin cells. When that process is slowed or stopped by clogged pores it makes the job a lot harder.

Obstruction of The Sebaceous Glands

So basically what causes acne is a disease that obstructs the sebaceous glands or commonly known as clogged pores, other things which contribute to this process include hormones and hormonal changes with testosterone and testosterone-like hormones called androgens.

It can also be caused by bacterial infections leading to inflammation which is commonly associated with bacteria.



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