Faq with Acne Pictures

What is acne?

Acne is a common chronic skin condition caused by inflammation of oil-producing sebaceous glands. Acne usually begins between the ages of ten and thirteen and persists for five to ten years. Acne is most common on the face, but can also occur on the back, shoulders, neck, chest, scalp, upper arms and legs. Acne develops when the skin cells don’t shed properly — they stick together and plug up the pores. This blockage encourages an oil called sebum and a bacteria called p.acnes to build up in the skin pores, leading to inflammation.

What are the most common types of acne?

Acne vulgaris: Acne vulgaris is the most common form of the condition. Acne vulgaris is what most people think of when they think of spots and zits. The clogging of the hair follicles causes unsightly and sometimes painful skin lesions and pimples. Acne vulgaris ranges in degree from mild to severe and, at its most severe, it can cause scarring.

Acne rosacea: Acne rosacea is an inflammation of the face, neck or chest that results in red, bumpy, oily skin. Acne rosacea usually appears in people aged 30 to 60 and is often accompanied by acne vulgaris often beginning as a short-term condition that can become chronic and cause facial scarring if not treated.

Cystic acne: Cystic acne occurs when the infected contents of a pustule or pimple erupts beneath the skin and is one of the most severe forms of acne. The body's natural defenses then try to fight the infection, leading to swelling and pain and often causing facial scarring. While it usually occurs spontaneously, cystic acne can be caused by scratching and picking at pimples.

What causes acne?

The causes of acne are linked to the changes that take place as young people mature from childhood to adolescence (puberty). The hormones that cause physical maturation also cause the sebaceous (oil) glands of the skin to produce more sebum (oil). The hormones with the greatest effect on sebaceous glands are androgens (male hormones), which are present in females as well as males, but in higher amounts in males.

Does stress cause acne?

No. Stress doesn't cause acne but it can aggravate it. It is, of course, possible that the acne itself could cause stress! But generally, if the acne is being treated properly, stress should not have much of an impact.