Some basics of Acne

Some basic information on Acne

1. Acne develops wherever there are hair follicles.
2. There tends to be a higher density of follicles on the upper arms, back, neck and face, therefore acne is common on there regions.
3. Almost 98% of 11 – 24 year olds will have ‘suffered’ some form of ACNE, beit whitehead, blackhead, spot, pimple, or any other of the common names given to ACNE.
4. Acne affects all races across the world, regardless of social standing, financial standing or indeed diet.
5. Over 42% of 12 – 17 year olds have suffered ACNE which required medical treatment.

• Acne variations; Whiteheads. These are pimples that stay under the surface of the skin.
• Blackheads. These pimples rise to the skin’s surface and look black. The black color is not from dirt.
• Papules. These are small pink bumps that can be tender.
• Pustules. These pimples are red at the bottom and have pus on top.
• Nodules. These are large, painful, solid pimples that are deep in the skin.
• Cysts. These deep, painful, pus-filled pimples can cause scars.

ACNE usually starts between the ages of 9 and 12 and usually lasts for five to ten years.

ACNE usually clears on its own but lasts sometime into the early twenties.

ACNE can however into the late twenties or thirties and occasionally becomes a chronic, lifetime problem.

Some people only get acne when adults!

ACNE affects boys and girls roughly the same, with slight differences. Boys are more likely than girls to suffer longer lasting forms of acne.

Cosmetics can have a detramental effect on the skin and cause ACNE.

The Causes Acne?

The exact cause of acne is unknown. Doctors believe factors causing ACNE to include:

• Hormones increase in teenage years (which can cause oil glands to plug up more often)
• Hormone changes during pregnancy
• Starting or stopping birth control pills
• Heredity (if your parents had ACNE, you might get it also)
• Certain types of medicine
• Greasy makeup.