Acne is a common skin condition that
mainly appears during youfsteenage
years, when hormone levels are changing
Acne is caused by:
family/genetic history
oily cosmetics
stress
diet
hot weather
exposure to some chemicals
Vitamin A and Vitamin E deficiency
poor hygiene
use of anabolic steroids
puberty and menstrual cycles
Other Causes,.,
Our skin is covered with very small holes, called
follicles
Each follicle has a fine hair growing out of it
The follicle produces a special moisturiser for the
skin, called sebum, that flows out along the hair
Acne usually
occurs on the
face,
arms,
chest,
neck
and back
People with acne can:
have very low self esteem
feel unattractive
be bullied by their peers I
become depressed
consider suicide
Sometimes acne can be
cleared by regular
washing and special acne
treatments.
Most treatments aim to:
Help clear dead skin
Help clear blackheads
This allows sebum to move freely ag
The spots heal
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