how does acne get worse?

Answer 1

What Causes Acne?

The cause of acne is unknown. Doctors think certain factors might cause it:

The hormone increase in teenage years (this can cause the oil glands to plug up more often)
Hormone changes during pregnancy
Starting or stopping birth control pills
Heredity (if your parents had acne, you might get it, too)
Some types of medicine
Greasy makeup.


What Things Can Make Acne Worse?

Some things can make acne worse:

Changing hormone levels in teenage girls and adult women 2 to 7 days before their period starts
Pressure from bike helmets, backpacks, or tight collars
Pollution and high humidity
Squeezing or picking at pimples
Hard scrubbing of the skin.
http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/acne/ffacne.htm#g


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http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/12-2-2005-82921.asp


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Answer 2

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