Acne is a common skin condition that affects several parts of the body including the face, chest, back and arms. While most acne sufferers are teenagers, there are many adults--both men and women--who get acne. For some people, acne starts in adulthood. There are several causes for these skin eruptions and the more factors involved results in more severe forms of acne. 1. Oily Skin. An overproduction of the sebaceous glands makes the skin oily. Sebum is thick, natural oil that lubricates the skin. Too much, however, clogs the pores. This is one of the common causes on why most of the men have acnes since they have active sebaceous glands. 2. Dead Skin Cells. The top layer of the skin, the epidermis, sloughs off and then renews itself. If the dead skin cells are not removed from the skin with scrubs or exfoliate, they clog the pores and cause pimples. This dead skin cells is one of the most issues especially when one lacks personal hygiene. 3. Clogged Pores. Pores filled with excessive oil and dead skin cells lead to acne. Other things that block pores are comedogenic (pore clogging) cosmetics and skin care products. Also dirt and grime from polluted air clogs the pores. If these oils are not removed, expect that acne will tribe within the skin of your face. 4. Bacteria. Bacteria infect the skin and cause more severe acne breakouts like cysts, nodules or pustules. 5. Hormonal Changes. Many teenagers get acne because of the fluctuating hormones. Menstruating women get acne for the same reasons. Hormonal changes can lead to all types of skin eruptions. In men, there are times where they experience the so called hormonal changes and during this time, they can experience acnes within their skins. However, the best prevention of acne are not the creams and other beauty products that we are using daily, personal hygiene still speaks up when it comes to these acne control.
