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Acne is one of the most common problem teenagers are facing today. Adolescents are more prone to it because of the active hormonal changes present during the adolescent stage, this stimulates the oil glands to produce more sebum (oil produced by the adrenal glands to keep our skin moist) which gets trapped in our pores. With the presence of bacteria it creates the familiar swelling known as blackhead, whitehead or pimple. The good news is, for some cases acne disappear as you grow older.

Acne is a common skin disease that affects a lot of people and is mostly seen on those that are in their adolescent stage. Acne is caused by trapped oil called sebum inside your pores. Once sebum accumulates, bacteria will start to grow causing the familiar swelling which is what we know to be whitehead, blackhead or pimple. The face is not the only part of our body that can be infected by acne, although it is common in that area, acne can also be found in the neck, chest and back.

While growing up, you’ve probably heard of the many speculations and myths about acne. There are numerous myths about the causes of acne as well as treatment for acne. Not surprisingly, you probably grew up not really knowing the cause and the correct treatment for acne. If you are not suffering from acne, you wouldn’t really care but once you are afflicted of this pesky skin disease, you’d likely care a lot.

The Lowdown on Acne

Acne is a skin disorder. It is caused by the activities of hormones and skin elements like your hair follicles and the skin’s oil glands. Acne appears almost everywhere on the skin surface but primarily on the face, neck, chest, back and shoulders.

Acne can erupt anytime and anywhere. It is a mysterious skin disorder and as yet has no definitive singular cause. Because of this, several remedies are put forward by medical experts and alternative health practitioners, which unfortunately works only on a case-to-case basis. The most that they do is heal the most basic symptoms and not the root cause, often resulting to several sporadic acne eruptions. Mostly, over-the-counter products are very expensive. They also tend to be very harsh and strip the skin of its natural oils. Some people, in their desire to use only the most organic products turn to natural remedies to help cure acne.

Acne isn’t caused by eating chocolates or having dirty skin. Acne is actually caused by oil glands that have been overactive and a buildup of skin flakes. The mix of oil and bacteria leads to the pores getting inflamed. When hormones become active, especially during puberty stage, oil glands are stimulated. This is the reason why a lot of people suffer from acne during their teens.

Acne is also partly genetic. If one of your family members has or had it, you are more likely to develop acne, too. There is no definite way to prevent breakouts. But there are several to help you lessen the number and reduce the severity of your acne. Here are some Preventive Measures and Precautions:

There is a variety of treatment choices available in the market today. The use of laser and light therapy has been popular nowadays. The efficacy of these treatments is still in question because the technology is still young. They have gained preference to people who find it difficult to periodically apply creams on faces to treat acne since conventional acne treatments require time and effort in the application on the affected areas. That is why people have opted to find ways in treating acne that will not cost much of their time and effort. This is where light and laser therapy comes to the picture.

Acne is the bane of women’s existence. Women are particular with every inch of their bodies. Women worry about cellulites, weight gain, hair dryness and almost every thing that affects their extremities. It is not easy for women to suffer from acne.

Causes of Acne in Women

Acne in women is often caused by hormonal imbalances. Women do suffer from hormonal changes from time to time. Not surprisingly, women would notice acne right before their menstrual period. Women may also suffer acne at the onset of puberty. Women who are pregnant or are going through menopause may also experience a bout of acne breakout. The high level of hormones in women may also trigger acne breakouts aside from weight gain and hair growth.

Despite the association of acne to puberty, it is a fact that adults too experience breakouts. In fact, acne can occur at any age. Teenagers may statistically make up the largest percentage of acne sufferers, but this does not mean that adults cannot suffer from breakouts. Women, more especially, are susceptible to adult acne. Men can be victims too but more women actually suffer because of a number of variables. According to a recent American study, adult acne is on the rise. But the reason to this can be just between two things: it could be that the number of adult acne is actually on the rise, or it is just that more and more people are asking for help to treat their skin.

The effect of acne to individuals is alarming. However, there are certain truths that should be made clear so as to avoid wrong treatments and worse skin conditions. Since misconceptions about acne can have dire results, it should be straightened out with following truth:

1. Dirt is the culprit of acne

No! Dirt does not cause acne. Plugs in the follicle of the skin are the causes of acne. These plugs are formed when in the process of skin shedding, the dead cells mix with sebum and clog the pores of the skin. Extreme consciousness in washing and scrubs will do no help because dirt is not the reason for the presence of acne. These actions even increase the possibility of developing acne because they make the skin drier than usual.

People have associated acne, especially adult acne, with the way they live. Naturally, as adults, they think that acne is reserved only for teenage people going through puberty. Though it is true that adolescents make up most of the acne cases around the world, this does not mean that adults cannot suffer from this.

As an adult, one should know that acne can have a considerable impact physically and emotionally. Some people do lack self-esteem because they don’t feel so good about themselves. With this, acne might even affect one’s professional and social life. To make sure that an adult can abate the acne problem, it is best for her to make a preemptive strike before pimples start popping out of her face.