Who Gets Acne?

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by superficial skin eruptions that are caused by plugging of the skin pores. Acne commonly appears on the face and shoulders, but may extend to the trunk, arms and legs.

What is the cause of acne?
Acne is caused when sebaceous glands within the hair follicles (pores) of the skin become plugged, because secretion occurs faster than the oil and skin cells can exit the follicle. The plug causes the follicle to bulge (causing whiteheads), and the top of the plug may darken (causing blackheads). If the plug causes the wall of the follicle to rupture, the oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria found normally on the surface of the skin can enter the skin and form small infected areas called pustules (also known as pimples or "zits").

The actual pimple is usually the result of bacteria entering an open skin pore causing the body to react with millions of white cells to destroy the invaders. As these white cells fight and die they cause an inflamed area that turns red (pimple) which over time becomes an even greater mass of dead cells that can create a pus pocket (white head).

Of course open pores can also be impacted with dried oils, foreign matter or just facial dirt that create what is commonly called a black head. Salt from sweat is another contributor to many facial break outs when it dries and clogs pores.

If these infected areas are deep in the skin, they may enlarge to form cysts. A sebaceous cyst forms when the sebaceous gland continues to produce oil. Instead of rupturing the follicle wall, the follicle continues to enlarge and form a soft, pliable lump (known as a cyst) under the skin. The cyst is usually not painful or discolored unless it becomes infected.

Acne in adolescence

Acne is most common in adolescent boys, but it can occur in both sexes and at all ages. The tendency to develop acne is inherited. The condition usually begins at puberty and may continue for many years. Three out of four teenagers have acne to some extent, probably caused by hormonal changes that stimulate the sebaceous (oil producing) skin glands. Other hormonal changes that occur with menstrual periods, pregnancy, use of birth control pills, or stress, also aggravate acne.

Acne is not caused by dirt or by masturbation or other activities, but dirt and oil on the face can aggravate the condition. Other factors that increase the chances of acne are hormonal changes, exposure to weather extremes, stress, oily skin, endocrine disorders, certain tumors, and the use of certain drugs (such as cortisone, testosterone, estrogen, and others). Acne is not contagious. A tendency to have acne may persist through ages 30's to early 40's.

Prognosis

Acne is usually chronic from puberty to adulthood, but eventually lessens. Acne generally responds well to treatment after a few weeks, but may flare up from time to time. Acne is not medically dangerous except for untreated, severe infection. Scarring may occur if severe acne is not treated.

Complications

* cyst
* skin abscess
* permanent facial scars
* keloids
* skin pigment changes
* side effects of Accutane (including liver damage and damage to the fetus)
bacterial resistance with prolonged use of oral antibiotics&nbsp
* side effects of other medications

Glossary

Pustules: Small, inflamed, pus-filled, blister-like lesions on the skin surface. Pustules on the skin surface are relatively common occurrences. Pustules are common in acne and are the yellowish topped, small, pus-filled lesions that adolescents are notorious for picking and squeezing. Pustules may occur anywhere on the body but are common in the usual acne areas (face, shoulder, back, and over the breastbone) and in areas of increased sweating such as the groin and armpit.

Comedones: Small, flesh colored or white, noninflamed bumps that give skin a rough texture. The bumps are found at the opening of a sebaceous follicle (pore). This is the characteristic skin lesion of acne.

Blackheads: Small dark spots about the size of a pinhead, caused by discoloration of the surface of a small plug in the opening of a follicle (pore).

Whitehead: Small white spots, about the size of pinheads, which are caused by collections of oil and skin in pores.

Macule: A small, flat, distinct colored area of skin that is less than 10 millimeters in diameter, and does not include a change in skin texture or thickness.

Papule: A skin lesion that is small, solid, and raised (not flat). Papule is a classification of skin lesions that are less than 1 cm (centimeter) in diameter. Examples include acne and small pimples.

Nodules: Solid raised bumps on the skin, greater than 10 millimeters in diameter.

Cyst: A closed pocket or pouch of tissue; a cyst can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material. Cysts may form within any tissue in the body. Cysts within the lung generally are air filled, while cysts involving the lymph system or kidneys are fluid filled. Migrating parasites such as trichinosis, dog tapeworm (toxocara canis), and echinococcus form cysts within muscle, liver, brain tissue, the lungs and the eye. Cysts are common on the skin and develop as a result of infection, clogging of sebaceous glands, or around foreign bodies.

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