Acne - what is the reason behind ?

The exact cause is still a mystery, researchers not yet come  with the correct information about the reason behind the acne. Some factors seems to be the cause but no strong evidence to prove it,  as the reason differs from individual to individual.

Some factors considered to be the reason for acne are 

•    Change in the hormone level during puberty and pregnancy
•    Genetic issues
•    Deficiency of vitamins
•    Improper food habit (not a healthy diet)
•    Some kind of medicines like birth control pills
•    Some beauty products
•    Pollution
•    Humidity levels

Acne myths - part I

Let us see about some of the acne myths in this post,

1. People who have acne are unclean and maintain poor hygiene

When the oil glands responsible for keeping our skin waterproof and moist, over react to produce excessive quantities of sebum, they block the associated hair follicle, causing clogged pores, which develops into acne. So hygiene has absolutely nothing to do with it.

2.Eating the wrong foods will lead to acne

The fact is that there is no co-relation between what you eat and acne. The chocolates, the French fries, the cheese pizza, and all those other fatty foods, because of their unhealthy consequence have no affect whatsoever on your skin. However, eating a well balanced diet makes sense.

3. Acne is caused by stress

Stress, that most of us experience as part of our day-to-day existence does not lead to acne. Sometimes, acne can arise as the side-effect of drugs taken to treat severe stress.

4.Acne is a merely a cosmetic disease

Acne does affect the way you look and yes, it is considered a threat to your physical well being. However, the fact remains that in some cases acne can lead to permanent scarring which is more than just purely cosmetic.

Acne care tips

Skin is the largest organ in our body. we should give importance to the skin in the same way as the other organs. Some tips to take care of acne,



1. Hygienic Skin

Take care of the skin every day; wash affected areas with a mild cleanser. Frequent washing may lead to some other troubles so don't overdo it. Avoid touching or picking pimples,it gives irritation and makes to do again and again. This may lead to permanent scars.

2. Drink plenty of Water

It is advised to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. Avoid drinking too much water that also leads to some other problems.

3. Proper clothing

Avoid tight fitting clothes which collect the heat and  moisture inside and give irritation to the skin.

4. Avoid sunlight

Avoid direct sunlight, this gives irritation to the skin.

Acne affects the quality of life, may lead to stress and depression. It is advisable to take the treatment for acne at the earlier stage to avoid scars in skin.

Acne - what is acne ?

Acne skin problems are common to people of age group 10 to 30, some people have it in their late forties too. Millions of people are affected by acne in United States and Australia.

Sometimes hormones produce surplus amount of oil which becomes the growth center for bacteria resulting in acne, pimples and blemishes.

Pimples form by clogging of hair follicles under the skin, below are some of the common types

•    Whiteheads
•    Blackheads
•    Papules
•    Pustules
•    Nodules
•    Cysts

Teenagers also have a practice of ignoring the pimples. To remove these spots from the skin teenagers break pimples or scrub hardly the blackheads without thinking of its latter effect. This ends in the development of chin acne and forehead acne.