Acne is a skin condition that occurs due to hormonal changes in the body. The worst part about acne is that it strikes teenagers when they are already worried about the way they look.
What is acne and how is it caused?
As mentioned earlier, acne is a skin condition that affects most teenagers at some point in their lives. The hormonal changes taking place in the body will cause the skin to release sebum. Sebum is responsible for moisturising the skin. However, excess production of sebum can block the pores that produce it and eventually lead to blackheads or whiteheads.
Can dirt, diet, cosmetics and picking aggravate acne?
It is now proven that dirt, diet or cosmetics will not cause or aggravate the skin condition. On the other hand, picking the boils causes the secretion of a fluid. If this fluid comes in contact with the unaffected part of the skin, it will further exacerbate acne. Picking acne also causes scars that might take months to disappear. It is therefore recommended that you do not pick the boils and let them heal on their own.
What treatments are available for acne?
There are many treatments that claim to cure the skin condition. Over the counter creams, pills and even skin peeling mixtures are available. However, you should be careful before trying out these products. The chances are that these products might aggravate the condition. On the other hand, you can opt for laser acne treatment, which is a simple, painless and highly effective procedure. It produces good results with little or no side-effects.
