Acne is the most common skin disorder in the world. Blemishes, bumps, papules, spots, whiteheads, zits, goobers, the plague, or whatever you want to call it, almost everyone is liable to get it. In the United States and Canada, acene affects 45 to 55 million individuals at some point in their lives, the vast majority of whom are teenagers. In fact, nearly 80 percent of all young people will face at least one occassional breakout of acne. Acne imposes itself on young men and young women about equally, but young men are likelier to have more severe forms of acne.
The events that take place in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles trigger acne. The exact cause is unknown; however, regardless of a person’s age, acne is a condition of clogged hair follicles and reaction of sebaceous glands, glands that are attached to hair follicles and produce an oily substance called sebum. Mix in some dead skin cells that become “sticky” and block the pores, add a bit of bacteria, and you have the makings of a breakout. For the full story on your skin, please view SKIN BASICS. And for a more detailed description about how pimples form, view CAUSE OF ACNE.
Doctors believe that these events, and acne itself, result from several related factors, including your hormones, (which are responsible for increasing oil production) and heredity (the tendency to develop acne is often inherited from parents and other relatives).
Less commonly, acne can occur as a reaction to certain drugs and chemicals, and other physical factors may exacerbate the problem. All of these issues, including myths and misinformation concerning the cause of acne will be discussed on Oily.com, one myth to put to bed right now will come as good news.
Pizza, French fries, and other greasy foods don’t cause acne or make it worse. But be reminded that though these foods won’t affect your acne, they aren’t clearing you from a healthy diet. Before you snidely bring this mistaken notion to your mom’s attention, another one of her common statements is right on the money: “Quit playing with your face.” Picking does make zits worse!
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November 10th, 2008 at 5:53 am
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