1. Acne
By: Hayley Talancha

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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!

8. Bibliography
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