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Acne is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands (oil producing) and hair follicles of the skin that is marked by the eruption of pimples or pustules, especially on the face.
Acne is considered a normal response to abnormal levels of the male hormone testosterone.
An increase in oil secretions may build up beneath a blocked pore, allowing bacteria (including Propionibacterium acnes and yeast) to increase in number and cause inflammation.
More than four out of five people between the ages of 12 and 24 develop acne at least once in their life. It usually affects individuals in puberty, but can affect people .... Read more
Hormonal activity, such as menstrual cycles and puberty.Stress.Overproduction of sebum (oil).Accumulation of dead skin cells.Buildup of bacteria in the pores.Skin irritation or scratching of any sort will activate inflammation. Friction or pressure on the skin caused by items such as telephones or cell phones, helmets, tight collars and backpacks.
Acne typically appears on the face, neck, chest, back and shoulders, which are the areas of the skin with the largest number of functional oil glands. The face is the main place to see acne symptoms.Whiteheads: These are created when the openings of hair follicles become clogged and blocked with oil secretions and dead skin.
Medications: Some medications that may cause acne include anabolic steroids (sometimes used illegally by athletes to "bulk up"), some anti-seizure medications, the anti-tuberculosis drugs isoniazid and rifampin, lithium and iodine-containing medications.
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