Acne Causes and Treatments Explored?
There are years and years of speculation behind what may cause acne. Scientists still have not pinned it down to just one thing. There are so many different causes for acne that what causes it in one person may not be what causes it in another person. Unfortunately, it's very common and very hard to get rid of. It usually strikes teens and adolescents and tends to clear up by adulthood. In the past, people believed it may be a result of not keeping the skin clean enough and eating chocolate and other sugary foods. We know now that this is not true. What you eat and how many times a day you wash your face isn't as big of a contributor to the development of acne as one might think.
Acne occurs when the pores in the skin that contain hair follicles get stopped up due to over production of oil. This results in the formation of a blackhead in the pore, which eventually turns into a pimple. The over production of oil is caused by hormones in most cases, which is why acne is such a prevalent problem during the teen and preteen years. It also explains why women tend to break out just before menstruation, when hormone levels are exceptionally high.
Scientists have also discovered that genetics may have a huge impact on whether or not a person develops acne. If one or both of your parents suffered from pimples then you are much more likely to suffer from it as well.
Believe it or not, stress can also cause blemishes. Stress can cause you to produce more androgens, which are a male hormone that both women and men have. Androgen can cause over production of the oil glands, which results in breakouts.
The best thing to do if you are suffering from acne is to treat your face daily with a product containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Both of these substances have long been proven effective at treating and preventing blemishes. If these products have little to no effect, it may be best to consult a dermatologist.