Acne By: Hayley Talancha
What is acne? Acne is a disease that involves the oil of the skin Skin has pores or tiny holes which is connected to oil glands underneath the skin An oily liquid produced by an oil gland is Sebum Sebum carries dead skin cells to the surface of the skin Acne usually appears on a person’s face, back, chest, shoulders, and neck Acne develops when follicles get blocked and infected
What Causes Acne? No one knows for sure what causes acne Experts say it has to do with a rise in androgen levels(a type of hormone) Androgen levels increase when kids become adolescents This makes our oil glands glow; the larger the gland, the more oil it produces Hormones signal the body to produce more sebum
What causes acne? Acne can be heredity; some studies have shown that it can be genetic Cosmetics are also known to cause acne; they clog up your pores Pressure on your skin, such as, helmets, chin straps and collars Certain drugs and medication; those that contain iodides, bromides, or oral or injected steroids
Types of Acne There are many types of acne/pimples: Whiteheads: Remain under the skin and are very small Blackheads: Are noticeable and appear on surface of skin Papules: Small, pink bumps on the surface of skin Pustules: Clearly visible; red at base and have pus at the top Nobules: Large solid pimples; painful and embedded deep in the skin Cysts: Clearly visible and are filled with pus
How common is Acne? Acne is a result of puberty so basically everyone gets acne in one stage of their life Girls begin puberty usually before boys but end earlier then them too Studies shown that 17 million Americans will have acne at any one time
Treatment of Acne One of the most important things to do in order to prevent acne is to wash your face at least 2 times a day Using mild cleaners; bars, liquids, or antibacterial soaps Over the counter medicines with a doctor’s prescription Can go to a dermatologist(doctor for the skin) and can prescribe a cream or oral medicine DO NOT SQUEEZE OR SCRATCH PIMPLES!
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