Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin disease that occurs when hair follicles are clogged with dead skin cells and oil from the skin. It is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes spots and pimples, especially on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms. It affects 3 in every 4 people aged 11 to 30 years.
Human skin has pores that connect to oil glands under the skin. Follicles connect the glands to the pores. Follicles are small sacs that produce and secrete liquid. The glands produce an oily liquid called sebum. Sebum carries dead skin cells through the follicles to the surface of the skin. A small hair grows through the follicle out of the skin.
There are different types of acne. They include whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules.
Causes of Acne:
A range of factors triggers acne,
- but the main cause is thought to be a rise in androgen levels.
- some medications that contain androgen and lithium
- greasy cosmetics
- hormonal changes
- emotional stress
- menstruation
The good news is, we can help you manage acne. Here is how!
