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Acne has become a major problem for lots of young person from those just entering puberty to those within age 40, the numbers of persons getting serious scar as a result of acne is alarmingly increasing…it becomes important to know what causes acne, it’s risk factors and preventative measures we can take to prevent it. ![acne](http://static.phxfeeds.com/commonShare?originUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.medicinenet.com%2Fimages%2Fslideshow%2Fadult_skin_s11.jpg) ## **What is acne** Acne is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles becomes plugged with oil and ■■■■ skin cells. Acne [https://howtodiscuss.com/t/what-is-acne/392](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/what-is-acne/392). usually appears on the face, neck, chest, back and shoulders. Acne can be persistent , the pimples and bumps heal slowly, and when one begins to go away, others seems to crop up. Acne [How to get rid of acne scars](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-acne-scars/438). is most common among teenagers, with a reported prevalence of 70 to 87 percent. Depending on it’s severity, acne can cause emotional distress and scar on the skin. Acnes are better treated early as this reduce the risk of lasting physical or emotional damage. _Summary Acne is skin condition that results in pimples, blackheads, white heads and sometimes rashes. It occurs when the hair follicles becomes plugged with oil and ■■■■ skin cells. Acne is usually prevailant in high oil secreting areas of the skin such as; the face, neck, chest, shoulders and back._ **People also read** [How to get rid of acne scars](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-acne-scars/438). ## **Symptoms** Acne signs and symptoms vary depending on it’s severity. The common symptoms [https://howtodiscuss.com/t/get-to-know-the-psychological-symptoms-of-stress/21721.are](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/get-to-know-the-psychological-symptoms-of-stress/21721.are); 1. white heads (closed plugged pores) 2. black heads (open plugged pores…the oil turns brown when it is exposed to air) 3. small red tender bumps (papules) [https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-remove-skin-tags/467](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-remove-skin-tags/467). 4. pustules with pus at their tips ( pimples). 5. nodules (large, solid, painful lumps beneath the surface of the skin. 6. cystic leisons ( painful pus- filled lumps beneath the surface of the skin). **Also read** [How To Be Pretty](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-be-pretty/12480). _The common Symptoms of acne are : white heads, blackheads, papules, pimples, nodules, and cystic leisons._ ### **Causes** Four main factors causes acne, these are; 1. oil production 2. ■■■■ skin cells 3. clogged pores 4. bacteria https ://howtodiscuss.com/t/bacteria/12804. ### **Pathophysiology** Acne normally appears on the face, neck, chest, back, and shoulders, because these areas have abundance of sebaceous glands which produces oils (sebum). Acne occurs when the hair follicles [14 Proven Tips on How to Get Rid of Dandruff](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/14-proven-tips-on-how-to-get-rid-of-dandruff/14718). becomes plugged with oil and ■■■■ skin cells. Hair follicles are connected to oil glands ( sebaceous glands). These glands secretes sebum which lubricate the hairs and skin. Sebum normally travels along hair shaft and through the opening of the follicles onto the surface of the skin. When the body produces excess amount of sebum and ■■■■ skin cells, they can build up in the hair follicles . They form a soft plug creating an environment where bacteria can thrive. If the clogged pores becomes infected with bacteria, inflammation results, resulting in acne. _Summary Acne usually occurs when the hair follicles becomes plugged with oil and ■■■■ skin cells thus creating an environment that is conducive for bacteria to thrive, these bacteria causes inflammation which results acne._ ### **Other causes** When dirts and bacteria are occluded in the pores, secreted oil is unable to come out thus a pimple or zit is formed over the pores. When an inflammatory pus filled cyst or blister ruptures, the fluid comes out and if it spread into the adjacent surface of skin, the bacteria and dirt in the pus cause the growth of another pimples adjacent to the existing pimples. Weakened immune system also plays a major role in invasion of bacteria into the pores of the skin. Acne also occurs when the sebaceous glands under hair follicles are stimulated during puberty due to hormonal charges. ### **Risk factors** Picking or squeezing an existing pimple. Touching or pricking the pimples of other persons. Fiction, stress or pressure on the skin. Medications that contains high adrogen, barbiturates, corticosteroids and lithium. Birth control pills. Hormonal changes during ■■■■■■■■■■■■ in women. Cosmetics [https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-remove-large-skin-tags/16827](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-remove-large-skin-tags/16827). that are too greasy. _Summary Common risk factors of acne are; picking or squeezing an existing pimple, touching or pricking pimples of other persons, oily cosmetics, friction, stress or pressure on the skin, and birth control pills._ ### **Complications of acne** 1. scarring https ://howtodiscuss.com/t/blemish/14217. 2. hyperpigmentation. ### **Treatment** The goal of acne treatment is to reduce or to eliminate the outbreak and prevent scaring. Effective medications for acne includes; 1. isotretinoin 2. antibiotics ( ■■■■ and tropical) 3. benzoyl peroxide 4. retinoids 5. aleo Vera 6. green tea extract ### **Prevention** _Here is the gold because prevention is always better than cure_. 1. wash your face twice daily with an oil- free water based cleanser https ://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-acne-scars/438. 2. don’t squeeze or pick pimples because that may cause skin scar, swelling or it may worsen acne. 3. skin peeling and dryness associated with acne can be prevented by using moisturizer. 4. wash your sheets once a week because sweat and dirt on sheets may cause acne development . 5. wear loose clothes to prevent sweating that may cause acne to breakout on skin. 6. use products that are water based or non adrogenic. 7. use oily make-up and remove make-up https ://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-do-winged-eyeliner/407. before going to bed. _Summary Don’t squeeze or pick pimples, use skin moisturizers, wear loose clothes to prevent sweating and wash your sheets at least once a week and maintain good skin hygiene._ #### **Frequently asked questions** _Why is my acne not responding to treatment and why does it keeps reappearing?_. To be totally free from acne or to reduce acne…it is better to avoid the risk factors that leads to acne. ### **Conclusion** Acne is skin condition that usually results pimples, blackheads, Whiteheads, cystic leisons and sometimes rashes. It occurs when the hair follicles on the skin becomes plugged with sebum ( oils) and ■■■■ skin cells thus creating an environment where bacteria can thrive and cause inflammation resulting in acne. It is very prevailant in teenagers especially. Acne can easily results skin scar. Common Symptoms of acne are; blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, nodules, papules and cystic leisons. The main causes of acne are; oil production, ■■■■ skin cells, bacteria and clogged pores. Acnes are better treated early. Common risk factors of acne are; picking or squeezing an existing pimple, touching or picking the pimples of other persons, oily cosmetics, friction, stress or pressure on the skin, medications high in barbiturates, corticosteroids and adrogen, and hormonal birth control pills. Acnes can results skin scarring. Effective treatments for acne includes; ■■■■ and topical antibiotics, retinoids, green tea extracts, isotretinoin and benzoyl peroxide. Preventing an acne is always better than trying to cure it, hence take heed of the preventative measures stated above. #### **People also search** [What is Alzheimer's disease?](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/what-is-alzheimers-disease/21762). [Symptoms, Pathophysiology and Risk Factors of Peptic Ulcer](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/peptic-ulcer-symptoms-pathophysiology-risk-factors-and-prophylaxis-preventative-measures/20171). 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