Acne is a common skin condition. It happens when your pore has blockages that produce blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples. Teenagers and young adults often get acne, but many develop pimples during adulthood.
Acne not only grows on the face but can also be on your chest, shoulders, and back. Pores can clog with these materials inside your hair follicles. Substance plugs up your hair follicles in pores causing pimples and triggering inflammation.
Sebum
Oily substance that provides a protective barrier to your skin
Bacteria
It can live naturally in your skin and clog your pores
Dead Skin Cell
It can get stuck in your hair follicles when your skin releases dead skin cells.
Other factors that trigger the growth of acne:
- Stress: causes your hormone cortisol to increase
- Medication: side effect reflects on your skin
- Air Pollution or Weather Conditions: high humidity
- Diet: dairy products, whey protein, and high sugar consumption cause the growth of acne
- Hormones: hormonal condition often triggers acne, typically becomes active during teenage and young adult years
Treatment
- Suitable non-comedogenic skincare
- Oral and topical medication
- Acne injection
- Chemical Peel
- Fractional CO2 Laser
- Fotona Laser