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A Bit of Info on Acne
Acne, pimples, zits, we
have a number of names for one pretty big
problem. Actually it is estimated that
three out of four teenagers suffer from some
form of acne. However, acne is not just a
teenager malady. Acne also attacks adults
as well and it has been shown that children as
young as 8 are also getting acne and that early
acne is an indication of future serious
breakouts. Acne is an equal opportunity
destroyer, with no regard to race, culture,
gender or even age. Some people get it
worse than other and there are those "annoying
few" who never get so much as a red bump.
But chances are great that acne has, in some
way, touched your life.
What is Acne?
Acne is a
blanket term used to describe several types of
skin blemishes that can occur on the face,
neck, shoulders, back and even the buttocks
area. Many aspects of acne are still a
mystery, even to doctors. The oil glands,
called sebaceous glands, produce sebum which
keeps the skin supple and moist.
Sometimes, for reasons that are not entirely
clear, the sebum collects in the pores and hair
follicles due to a blockage. The sebum is
then not able to drain as it should and
bacteria grow. The bacteria cause the
skin eruptions that are commonly known as
pimples, cysts or zits.
What are the Effects of
Acne?
The effects of acne can be
devastating, both physically and
emotionally. Severe acne can cause
scarring of the skin and acne outbreaks are
often red, inflamed, swollen and even
painful. The emotional effects are
equally scarring because acne often attacks the
face, the first thing that people see on a
person. Acne can cause depression,
anxiety and even make people resistant to go
out in public.
What makes Acne
Worse?
Since no one really knows
what exactly causes acne, it is difficult to
say what makes it worse. However, some
things have been linked to an increase in the
inflammation of a breakout and even influence
breakouts.
Not washing your face
Over washing or scrubbing your face
Sleeping in your makeup
Makeup allergies
Stress
Poor diet (lack of fresh fruits and leafy green
vegetables)
Some illnesses (including the most common form
of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, which
very closely mimics the appearance of acne)
Certain medications and antibiotics
Hormones
PMS
Acne can be helped with a little faith and
penitence. Everything does not work the
same way for everyone. Just don't give up
and keep up the fight, you will win!
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