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What is acne and its Causes?
Acne is a skin problem that usually happens in all
races and ages get acne.
It is most common in adolescents teenagers and young
adults.
Acne do occur in infants, but it is usually only
mild.
An estimated 85 percent of all people between the ages of
12 and 30 have acne outbreaks at some point.
For most people, acne tends to go away by the time
they reach their thirties; however, some people in their
forties and fifties continue to have this skin problem.
The exact cause of acne is unknown, but doctors
believe it results from several related factors.
One important factor is an increase in hormones called
androgens.
Another factor is heredity or genetics.
Researchers believe that the tendency to develop acne
can be inherited from parents.
Studies have shown that many school-age boys with acne
have a family history of the disorder.
Certain drugs, including androgens and lithium, are known
to cause acne.
Greasy cosmetics may alter the cells of the follicles and
make them stick together, producing a plug.
The skin gets greasy, its pores get blocked and you get
blackheads, pimples or cysts.
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