Acne – Get The Lowdown On This Four Letter Word

 Acne is considered pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, and whiteheads. It's all part of the same nagging disease that so many suffer from, especially teenagers. In fact, many people find acne to be the most annoying thing about puberty. In a time when teenagers tend to be very shy and go through physical changes, hoarse voices, menstrual cycles, facial hair, and hair growing in weird places, those damn pimples make things even more complicated. Where in the world do they come from?

Acne vulgaris is officially known as acne vulgaris. This spot that causes blight is caused by several factors. During puberty, the body produces an excess of the male hormone testosterone. In addition, a woman's menstrual cycles cause changes in the body that slightly alter the hormonal balance. Add to that other changes in a teen's body that begin the process of becoming an adult, and acne is on its way. Many of the problems caused by acne are due to bacteria that are normally present on the skin, such as bacteria that grow in abundance, especially in clogged pores full of dead skin cells.

Other things can also cause acne or make it worse. Exposure to too much chlorine can cause long-lasting, unsightly acne, and anabolic steroid use can cause acne, along with the many other health problems they can cause.

For years, people thought pimples were due to poor hygiene, with children rubbing their faces wet to open the pores and remove pimples and blackheads. This can actually exacerbate the problem by damaging the skin. Also for years, people thought that certain foods might make some people more prone to acne. Fried foods were to blame, as was chocolate. Perhaps this was a natural assumption. Teenagers often eat chocolate bars and other chocolate products. Also, teens tend to be fans of fried foods like burgers, fries, tots, fish and chips, and fried chicken. Many people associate oily skin with fatty foods, but there is no medical or scientific connection. Acne is an unsightly but natural part of growing up.

Most people outgrow acne as their body changes and puberty ends. In fact, by the time most people are in their twenties, they have shaken off the ravages of acne. For some people this may last longer, but for the vast majority of people it is temporary and transient. Time will heal most cases when a person reaches adulthood.

Acne types fall into two different categories: inflamed and non-inflamed. Non-inflamed patches are called blackheads or whiteheads. A pimple is a clogged follicle that clogs the pores of the skin. The mass is made up of dead skin cells. Blackheads are essentially the same thing, but have been split open and oxidized, creating a darker shade. Many people think that blackheads are due to dirt, but this is not true.

The inflamed patches are what are commonly called pimples or pimples. These patches are usually reddish and look swollen. The red grain is a classic. A little more troublesome is a large cyst. Acne develops when the whitehead fails to turn into a blackhead and clogs the pores so they can be removed. Instead, the pore wall breaks down and becomes a reservoir for oil, dead skin cells, bacteria, and other bodily waste. White blood cells collect in patches to fight infection and form a pus-filled substance that can become painful. Everyone is familiar with acne. A large cyst can be even more painful, recur over and over again, and may require medical attention.

There are many misconceptions about acne. Some people think that the sun will cure acne and seek a tan as a cure-all. However, this does not have any positive effects, just darkening the skin makes the acne less noticeable and the side effects can be wrinkles and skin cancer later in life. However, there are many acne treatments that can reduce its impact on the lives of sufferers. Many good over-the-counter remedies, natural remedies and, if necessary, medications can help.