Acne Vulgaris - The Cause

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Noel_Clarke]Noel Clarke 

The most common form of acne is referred to as "Acne Vulgaris". Alterations to your skin especially your hair follicles and the associated sebaceous glands cause inflammation of the skin . Pimples, zits, spots and acne are familiar names that identify Acne Vulgaris.

Acne Vulgaris is caused by the barring of your skin pores by dead cells, leading to the out break of acne. This results in the build up of oils created by the sebaceous glands (based under your

skin); which is a perfect environment for skin bacteria to multiply.  As the oil collects under your skin it becomes inflamed and creates a visible pimple on your skin. The face, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms are generally the most affected. 

Acne produces visible scars, but it's the emotional ones which can do the most damage, such as depression and low self-esteem, which has even led to suicide . 

Acne usually strikes during adolescence, and is more prominent in the western society.

Normally, as you age you will find that your acne lessens or disappears completely by the time you hit your twenties. But, unfortunately there is no strict time frame for acne vulgaris to vanish altogether, and some people suffer from acne well into their thirties and forties and sometimes even longer. Acne affects a large percentage of the human population at some point during their lives.

The question as to why people get acne has no real answer. It is not clear why some people get acne and others do not. It is partly due to genes, if your parents suffered from Acne Vulgaris, 

then the chances are you will to. 

Diet,  Stress,  Active Hormones - such as menstrual cycles, puberty and menopause, are  known to influence the onset of acne. Other factors include the build up of dead skin  cells and the use of anabolic steroids.  

As people age, they may suffer from Rosacea which has a similar appearance to acne vulgaris.  Acne Vulgaris is a skin disorder which impacts most people at some point in their lives. 

Some people are affected more severely than others, but in all cases It is necessary to treat acne symptoms early to deflect unnecessary pain and grief.

The Author Noel Clarke, has provided more information and resources at his site :

Cause of pimples and acne treatment [http://saygoodbye2acne.blogspot.com]

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