What are the causes of Acne?

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1. Guest9915
   

   Acne occurs when the pores on the surface of skin gets clogged, the pore has an opening with a canal like structure which is called follicle, as it contains a hair and also an oil gland. The job of oil gland is to keep skin lubricated, as a result it helps in removing the old skin cells. When the gland produce lot of oil, the pore becomes blocked thus dirt and bacteria surrounds it and a blockage is created. If the acne ruptures, the material inside the oil and bacteria spreads all over it and causes inflammatory reaction on the skin and if the inflammation is deep in the skin, the pimples then become enlarge to form painful cysts.
   
   Acne is now very common in teenagers but it can also occur at any other age even as infant. Most of the teenagers have acne and is probably caused by change in the hormones that result in the oil production. People in their 30’s and 40’s also have acne.
   
   Acne is caused by
   
   1)Hormonal changes which are related to menstrual periods like pregnancy, birth control pills or stress
   
   2)Greasy or oily cosmetic and hair products
   
   3)Hormonal changes which occur in menstrual periods like pregnancy, birth control pills or stress.
   
   4) Use of Greasy or oily cosmetics and hair products.
   
   5)There are certain drugs like steroids, testosterone, estrogen and phenytoin.
   
   6)High level of humidity and sweating.
   
    

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