what causes acne??

Question

What causes the acnce spots on my face - stress?

Answer 1

dirt cloged in pores.
so clean your face regularly.
im not sure if stress creates acne.

Answer 2

Don't just think it's the old cliche of not washing and stress; It could be what you're washing with. I used to get quite bad spots. I noticed it was due to the brand of cleanser I was using. My skin is highly sensitive and there's not much which doesn't bring me out in a flare-up; however, I've discovered the Boots own brand cleanser which is perfume-free works for me. For the record: I'm always stressed and I don't get spots. Also, I knew someone who suddenly started getting spots. I asked if she changed what she washed with; she said no. I asked if shampoo got on her face in the shower (another culprit). "Ah", she said. Apparently, she used to get her hair washed at the hairdressers, but she'd recently started washing it in the shower and the shampoo ran over her face. Diet can also make a difference.

Answer 3

Hormonal activity during puberty and young adulthood causes the oil glands to produce more oil. Dead skin cells clog the pores, and bacteria cause inflammation. Since there are more oil glands on the face, back and chest, these are the areas where acne often appears. Dirt does not cause acne, so don’t overwash your skin. Unfortunately, acne is also often an inherited condition.

Answer 4

The underlying cause of acne is increased production of androgen hormones and increased sensitivity of androgen receptors. Acne-like eruptions may be caused by some medicines. The most common age group affected by acne is the 14 to 19 age group, although people in their 20s and 30s may also have acne, and it can reappear at menopause.

Answer 5

It is mainly hormones, acne is suffered by teenagers, menopausal women, PMS and pregnant women etc.. It mainly affects people whose body is going through some sort of change. Stress is also a factor and it dose not help if you do not clean your face properly everyday.There is not a great deal you can do about it unfortunately.It has ruined the love life of teenagers from the beginning of time !

Answer 6

I'm not a dermatologist, but my son had it badly as a teenager, so I read up on it. It's not dirt, (although you should keep your skin clean) it's not diet (although improving your diet will help) The current thinking seems to be that it's an infection, exacerbated by the rush of testosterone you get as a teenager. My son finally got some tablets from his GP, which worked a treat, although you can't take them long term and the acne did return, but never so bad. I am sorry I can't remember the name of the tablets, but they are very strong and your GP may not prescribe them unless you have it really badly.

His skin cleared up in his late teens and he never gets acne now, so please remember that for most people, it's a temporary thing.

Answer 7

FIRST it really depends on your age if your a teenager its normal as due to the hormonal change in your body we all get it and it goes at the same time there are some adults i know who have it...i know a 30yr old man who has it and it makes me feel sick to look him some days he will have a big juicy green yellow colour big spot on his face and ill tell you the problem there.....LAZY and CANT be bothered as here are some solutions to people with achne and if you feel depressed when you look in the mirror cause of it dont then go pick up a cig and choc and fizz drink all bad things for your skin try these things as i am well in to skin products i have my own store on ebay selling beauty product MISSTEES BARGAIN HOUSE

1 rinse face with warm water NO SOAP this is a problem alot of people have dont use soap on your face as you face has a different PH level then your body

2 boil kettle and put hot water in a bowl place a towel over your head and hold your face in the steam this is opening your pours please do this for 5min

3 get cotton wool and a cleanser example garnier cleanser place cleanser on wool and wipe grim away you will see it on the wool the amount of stuff in your pores

4. when you have done this till face is cleansed till you cant see grime on wool basically get wool and PAT face with a toner!!! but toner to suit your skin ex oily etc.....

6 moisturize face again with the right type of cream if you have oily really spotty face get a light based moistures but dont every use soap on face please i never use soap i am 23 and i dont even have to wear make up my face is still flaw less i can boost and i have had 2 kids


also drink lots of water and get the recommend hours of sleep

Answer 8

IT IS ALL IN HERE! :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne_vulgaris


Here is what the WEBSITE CONTAINS:

Contents:
1 SYMPTOMS
2 CAUSES OF ACNE
2.1 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CAUSES
3 TREATMENTS
3.1 TIMELINE OF ACNE TREATMENT
3.2 AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
3.2.1 Exfoliating the skin
3.2.2 Topical Bactericidals
3.2.3 Topical antibiotics
3.2.4 Oral antibiotics
3.2.5 Hormonal treatments
3.2.6 External retinoids
3.2.7 Oral retinoids
3.2.8 Phototherapy
3.2.8.1 Blue and red light
3.2.8.2 Photodynamic therapy
3.3 Less widely used treatments
3.4 FUTURE TREATMENTS
3.5 Preferred treatments by types of acne vulgaris
4 ACNE SCARS
5 See also
6 References
7 Footnotes
8 External links

Answer 9

Oils on the skin, although stress certainly doesn't help the process, either. Consuming fatty, oily foods is the primary cause.

Answer 10

I foudn this fact sheet which is from a site I trust, it doesn't tell you what causes it but has some really good suggestions; such as eating bananas, & a probiotic supplement (see their link on page)
PS> type in acne for more results.

Answer 11

Everybody gets it.
Nobody escapes
It is something that happens in life.
That I should be so young as to worry about pimples!
Go to boots, they seem to advertise the answers.
Good luck, happy new year!