ACNE CAUSES |
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The exact cause of acne is unknown.
Several risk factors have been identified:
Age. Due to the hormonal changes they experience, teenagers are more
likely to develop acne.
Gender. Boys have more severe acne and develop it more often than
girls.
Disease. Hormonal disorders can complicate acne in girls.
Heredity. Individuals with a family history of acne have greater
susceptibility to the disease.
Hormonal changes. Acne can flare up before menstruation, during
pregnancy, and menopause.
Diet. No foods cause acne, but certain foods may cause flare-ups.
Drugs. Acne can be a side effect of drugs including tranquilizers,
antidepressants, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and anabolic
steroids.
Personal hygiene. Abrasive soaps, hard scrubbing, or picking at
pimples will make them worse.
Cosmetics. Oil-based makeup and hair sprays worsen acne.
Environment. Exposure to oils and greases, polluted air, and
sweating in hot weather aggravate acne.
Stress. Emotional stress may contribute to acne.
Acne is usually not conspicuous, although inflamed lesions may cause
pain, tenderness, itching, or swelling. The most troubling aspects
of these lesions are the negative cosmetic effects and potential for
scarring. Some people, especially teenagers, become emotionally
upset about their condition, and have problems forming relationships
or keeping jobs. |
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