Explaining Acne

I am sure that every one of you is somehow familiar with acne. Sometimes it seems as though everyone got that skin disorder, right? Acne is usually defined as an inflammatory skin disease that generally affects the tiny pores that cover the face, arms, back and chest, even the oil glands attached to them. Its technical name is acne vulgaris and is the skin disease caused by the interplay of follicular hyperkeratinization, the presence of Propionibacterium acnes bacteria in the follicular canal and sebum production.

Acne, according to certain studies, can vary from quite mild to tremendously severe. It typically forms when the lining of the skin duct as well as the sebaceous glands start to work
overtime. As acne starts forming the lining of the duct actually sheds cells which are then transported away to the the skin by the sebum. The duct is blocked when the sebum and cells begin to amass forming a plug known by many as the comedo.

As more studies have been done it has been found that once the plug stays below the plane of the skin, “closed comedo” or whiteheads occur. If the plug boosts and pops out of the skin duct, it is the called “open comedo” or blackhead since the top is dark. It will not simply wash away because, as noted earlier, it is not just dirt.
The discoloration is actually caused by melanin, the dark tint in our skin.

Acne occurs among many people, in about 80 percent of all teenagers, according to certain studies. The onset of acne is most common among people aged 25 to 30, mostly for women. In terms of its real cause, no one is actually certain as to what exactly causes the development of acne or why acne begins
in the teen years. However, several factors are deemed contributors for the acne’s formation. It seems that heredity is the most important factor that plays a role in
the development of the acne. As is believed by many, if a member of your family, either your parents or your grandparents, had acne there is a greater possibility that you too will have acne.

Today, acne is treated in many different ways. Your life doesn't have to be controlled by acne. Fortunately there are actually some prescription drugs out there you can use to treat such a disease. Since there are so many acne treatments available, you should always consult your doctor before starting any.