This is what causes acny later on it tells you about black heads and how to treat it i hope it helps.What’s Acne?
Acne is a term that’s used to describe whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. (You may well recognize slang terms like spots, or zits). Most teenagers get the type of acne called acne vulgaris, which can show up on the face, neck, shoulders, back, and chest. Skin pores contain oil glands which naturally lubricate your skin and hair. But sometimes if a pore gets clogged beneath the skin with excess oil and bacteria, the dreaded acne is caused...
Whiteheads happen when a pore gets clogged, closes, and then bulges out. If a pore gets clogged but stays open, the top may darken and you've got a blackhead. A pimple happens when dead skin and bacteria work their way under live skin. This leads to a small infection that makes your skin look red.
What Causes Acne?
Although everyone is different, acne is usually caused by the build up of oil and dead skin in a pore. This build up of oil and dead skin is caused because of:
Natural hormones. These are particularly active in your teens.
Plugged skin. Lots of skin cells can close the oil glands or pores, creating blackheads or whiteheads, (as mentioned earlier).
Bacteria. Bacteria can easily infect oil glands and pores and grow very quickly.
Family background. If you have acne, your kids are more likely to have it too.
How To Reduce An Acne Problem
You shouldn’t squeeze, pick, scratch, or rub your skin as it makes the problem worse, and it might even cause scarring.
Regularly shampoo your hair, and try to keep it off your face if possible - especially at night.
Keep a food diary to work out if you are one of the few people whose acne gets worse if they eat certain things.
Exercise regularly to get the old blood flowing, and make sure you get a wash as soon after as possible.
Avoid unnecessarily touching your face.
If possible, try to minimize your stress levels.
Avoid getting sunburned.
Change your wash cloth every day, as bacteria can grow on damp cloth.
Wash your face twice a day with a gentle soap like Dove or Lever 2000.
Always rinse really well with lots of water.
Only wear makeup on special occasions, and then make sure you remove it completely.
Granular facial scrub can make acne worse by aggravating the skin.
2006-08-04 11:14:38
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answered by talkative_gir 1
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answered by ? 3
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I got some black heads on my face also. If I could afford it, I would try out Proactiv, maybe I can someday. But I would say, go for it! I also heard Tea Tree Oil will take care of them also, i haven't tried that yet, you might be able to get it at Wal Mart.
2006-08-04 11:07:42
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answered by Lorla 4
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I had the same problem and I saw a commercial for Biore warming blackhead something or other (can't remember the rest of the name). So I went out and bought it........ it gets really hot when you apply it (makes me feel like it's working), I've been using it for about 2 weeks and I noticed a dramatic difference! Try it!
2006-08-04 11:17:29
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answered by natmarie25 2
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i use a lot of stuff...
biore strips(they work but well not quickly)
clean and clear
noxema
velocity
clearasil
i dont know..they all see to help me some...i got that stuff that is guaranteed to clean up ur face clearer in 3 days...it works too...
i have somewhat kind of this problem..but only on my nose...i actually have pretty clear skin though...some say im really lucky to cuz of the whole im 15 thing too..
2006-08-04 13:20:35
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answered by JustAnotherPerson 2
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Clean and Clear Blackhead Control. It worked for me. Keep washing your face everyday to prevent zits. And if you have an acne problem use Noxzema. I hope it works for you!
2006-08-04 11:04:02
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answered by Anonymous
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Proactiv
2006-08-04 11:02:07
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answered by just me000 4
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your story is exactly my story even the school part and i am not kidding and i was wonderin what really works and i want them to go away and they are in a noticeable place (on the nose)
2006-08-04 11:08:22
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answered by U.wanna.battle.me?! 4
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Use Neutrogena
2006-08-04 11:08:38
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answered by Anonymous
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keep washing your face every night
2006-08-05 06:08:45
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answered by ♥Vball♥luver♥ 2
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