Acne Info

For the many millions of people worldwide who suffer with acne, the fact that it is the most common of all skin complaints is no consolation at all.  Furthermore, it is not solely a condition suffered by young people.

Although not confined to teenagers, it is usually at this point in their lives when it is more likely to show and the figures indicate that as many as 9 out of 10 people will have acne at some time during their life.

Acne is the result of clogged hair follicles, caused by the overproduction of sebum, which is from the sebaceous glands but oil alone doesn’t clog pores nor does oily skin necessarily equal acne.  It appears that acne is not an age old problem but a recent development and one caused by too much oil in the pore itself which results in the pimple we are all very conscious of.

Although it is possible that clogged pores that cause acne might be due to the hormone changes every teenager faces or even from cosmetic products that have not been removed fully from the skin.  Many other factors contribute to the formation of acne and some debate that diet impacts the formation of acne, caused by reprocessed foods, junk foods, and sugars this contemporary society eats every day.

In more serious cases of acne, some of the proprietary treatments may not be effective and it may be necessary to see a dermatologist. Having a dermatologist treat the condition is not such a bad idea as he or she will be able to better check on how well the treatment is he prescribed. Cleanliness is important, especially beneath the fingernails where germs and bacteria can be found and infect the already sensitive skin condition by scratching.

Many believe for example that just because their fingernails appear clean, there is nothing to worry about but that’s simply not true as there are many germs and bacteria, which are not visible to the naked eye.  Any contact between an acne sufferer’s hands, therefore, and affected areas should be avoided if possible.

The chances of perfect skin are virtually zero and you are more likely to suffer with acne if your parents also had the condition. The most likely scenario is that you will contact acne while you are young probably around puberty.

Nevertheless it is still best to contact a skin specialist before you start any type of medication.

The information in this article is intended for informational purposes only and it should not be considered as, or used in place of, medical advice or professional recommendations for acne diagnosis or treatment.