How Acne Forms?
The skin has glands that are called sebaceous glands. These glands produce sebum and oil. This mixture keeps the skin moist on the surface. The sebum rises on the surface of the skin through the hair follicle in the sebaceous gland. In normal skin without acne, the gland opening is clear and the sebum easily comes out. Due to certain disturbance, the gland opening closes with the dead skin cells. This stops the path of sebum and this is the beginning of acne.
Acne develops in three stages.
First Stage:
In the first stage, you will observe comedones called blackheads and whiteheads. Blackheads have a little opening, while whiteheads are closed comedones. The black substance in blackheads is not dirt but oxidized sebum. These comedones contain a mixture of sebum and dead cells.
Second Stage:
The sebum in the gland begins getting infected with a bacteria called 'p.acnes'. This bacteria multiplies in the gland in the absence of air and the presence of excess sebum and dead cells. As the bacteria multiplies, the gland gets infected. This stage of acne is called pustule. Papules are cellular mass that are not inflamed while pustules are infected lesions. Papules are bigger than whiteheads in size.
Third Stage:
Nodules are like papules. They are the third stage of acne. Nodules are solid lesions but unlike papules, they are infected lesions and the infection goes in the deeper layers of skin. Nodules can cause pain and may not respond to common OTC treatments. Cysts are big sacs that are full of infected sebum, bacteria, dead cells and white blood cells. Cysts are much larger that pustules and infect the deep layers of skin like nodular acne. In nodulocystic acne, cysts and nodules form together. Some experts say that cysts are severely infected nodules and should be called as such.
Doctors try to intervene during the process of formation of acne and its growth and try to prevent formation of cysts which can scar the skin forever.
2006-09-11 02:11:40
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answered by Anonymous
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2016-05-26 04:05:15
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answered by Darell 3
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Acne is the common cause of spots. Most people with acne are aged between 12 and 25 but some older and younger people are affected. Boys are more commonly affected than girls. Acne usually affects the face but may also affect the back, neck and chest. The severity can range from mild to severe. Untreated acne usually lasts about 4-5 years before settling. However, it can last for many years in some cases. So, it is better to start acne treatment. I had heard about Zeroblem which is a dermatologist-developed spot treatment from Solvaderm skin care brand designed to clear up breakouts quickly by intensively targeting and healing unsightly, sore blemishes. Acne treatment will usually clear most spots if you use it properly.
2015-06-25 19:03:33
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answered by Ella 1
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The primary trigger of most cases of acne is the fluctuation of hormones. Hormones stimulate the oil glands to produce more sebum, which can block pores. Bacteria can then grow within the pores, causing them to become inflamed and break out. Although the hormonal fluctuations that cause acne are most common during the teen years, they can also affect adults. Women may experience hormonal swings during their menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause that result in acne breakouts that depends on many factors: your age, whether you’re male or female, how severe your acne is, and how long you’ve had it, among others. There are several options available.
I didn't know about this until now about acne. I know exactly what it feels like when you have acne all over your face and you can't find any alternatives to get rid of them . I really would recommend changing your lifestyle to help with this. Nothing beats having a good healthy diet and lifestyle to help you have a healthy looking skin and even better on top of this. I also recommend using this to help you get rid of the acne that you are suffering with: http://theserviceboss.com/acne/
2014-07-30 15:57:12
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answered by Anonymous
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In short and the easiest explainition is that our bodies are growing, so they're producting a ton of oil. That oil is excessive, so it appears on our skin. It should go away or lessen by the time you're 16. If not, then it will usually disappear from ages 18 to 21. If it doesn't, you might want to start using natural treatments, because those work very well for adult acne.
2015-09-04 10:47:47
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answered by Jazi 1
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Well, Pragmatically saying,Acne happens because of the clogging in pores. Pimples usually pop up on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Acne isn't a serious health risk, though severe acne can cause permanent scars. One of the major factor behind the acne can be diet we have as well.
2015-05-11 23:30:53
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The most common reasons which leads to the development of pimples are
1. Heredity:
If you have a genetic problem, then the pimples on face will reoccur through your life time. The genetic rationale behind it is the hyper-active sebaceous glands which produces a lot of sebum, leading to a pimple formation. In this case, you should consult a skin- specialist, as home remedies and natural methods may not provide a permanent solution to your problem. For serious acne or pimples, oral medication is necessary for a particular time period. Procedures such as chemical peels and microdermabrasion can be very effective as it reduces the occurrence of acne and also reduces the acne spots and blemishes.
2. Hormonal pimples/acne:
If you think you have passed away your teenage years and wont fear pimples anymore, you may be in the wrong perception. Adult pimple or acne is caused due to the hormonal imbalance in the body. It is very common symptom of PMS and also occurs during the menopause period.
However there are many hormonal therapies to treat adult acne effectively and safely.
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3. Oily food:
This is the most important reason of pimple formation in today’s generation. Eating a lot of fried and processed food; trigger your oil glands and thus producing sebum which leads to pimples, blackheads and breakouts.
Try to include foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, protein and iron rich diet to get a glowing skin. This is one of the most important tips on how to avoid pimples in the first place.
4. Skin care products:
While using your favourite beauty products, you often forget the fact that these can also cause pimples and blackheads. Using products which are not suitable for skin type, is a complete no-no.
Switching products very frequently causes a lot of harm to skin, as the new ingredients in the product can irritate your skin causing pimples and breakouts.
5. Make up removal:
How often have you felt tired and lazy to remove your make up before you hit the bed??? But do know that sleeping with your make up on, can lead to clogged pores and trap acne-causing bacteria which lead to the formation of pimples. At the end of the day, the dirt, oil and make up add on triple pressure on your face.
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6. Travelling:
When you travel far, the change in the environment like the weather, temperature, humidity, water etc triggers the formation of pimples. You cannot change the climatic factors, but can always wash your face with bottled water.
7. Stress:
When you worry too much, it is reflected on your skin prominently. Stress cannot alone cause pimple, but it aggravates the problem by releasing inflammatory chemicals neuropeptides.
Exercise daily for at least 20 minutes and practice yoga and meditation to relive stress.
2014-05-28 22:22:31
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answered by ? 2
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2014-08-18 00:34:33
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answered by Frank 2
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Most likely because of our diet. Acne is primarily a western disease. 80% of teens and 40% of U.S. adults complain about pimples but in Papua, New Guinea it's nearly zero.
2014-09-17 11:22:32
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answered by Shelby 1
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Great info on acne and how to be rid of it inside and outside of your body for good!!
2015-05-06 06:52:05
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answered by Roots 1
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