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Adult Acne
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: Health |
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: 52 |
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: 13 March 2008 16:15 |
by: Keith Londrie
Acne is bad enough when it strikes with puberty. But when it continues or strikes again in adulthood, it can be a real nuisance. Acne is a skin condition that usually begins around the time of puberty. More than eighty percent of teenagers and preteens will develop acne to some extent. But it can affect people of every age, gender, and race. It affects both males and females, but boys are more likely to have severe acne and to have acne that continues into .
The scientific name for the condition is acne vulgaris because acne usually strikes in plainly visible locations such as the face, neck, chest and back. Acne is an age old problem that has likely been plaguing people of all ages for centuries.
What Causes ?
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Acne is an inflammation of the skin that can form in adulthood just as easily as it forms in pubescence. Acne is caused by a number of factors. Contact with an oily substance such as mineral oil, vegetable oil, or petroleum is a common cause of acne, as is the use of certain medications and steroids. However, acne is most often cause by the secretion of androgens. Acne occurs most often to teens and preteens because these androgens are initially secreted at the onset of puberty. But these sex hormones are secreted into adulthood as well and can continue to cause problems with acne. Poor dietary habits and lack of exercise also contribute to .
Androgens are male sex hormones but they are secreted by females as well. Androgens stimulate the production of oil from the skins oil glands. Acne occurs when these oil glands become overactive and the exit from the gland is blocked, causing the oil to build up in the gland and swell. A bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes normally colonizes this swollen gland causing the development of inflammation and pus. In particularly severe cases, the glands may burst into the skin and produce cysts.
How Do I Treat ?
Over ninety percent of acne patients, both teens and adults, respond to treatment, although the treatment may need to be
continued for months or even years. Here are a few of the most common herbal, homeopathic, and traditional methods that can be used to treat .
About The Author
Keith Londrie II is experienced with of al kinds. He has put up an informative web site at
http://acne-solution-treatments.info/ Please feel free to drop by the web site to learn more about acne.
Keith E. Londrie II
infoserve @ mchsi.com
http://acne-solution-treatments.info/
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