subject: Don't Let Acne Damage Your Life ! [print this page] There are many causes or factors associated with the appearance of acne (acne vulgaris). Although it is known to be partly hereditary can always reduce its effect. To quote some of the causes that can increase or stimulate acne.
Women's menstrual cycles or hormonal activity.
It is interesting to note here that a common myth is rooted in the population about believing that masturbation causes acne, this is false, unfounded theory is based on increased testosterone increases adipose tissue of the skin. But to understand why this myth so strongly established in the popular unconscious, we must unravel and learn how to generate sexual processes and that this belief has become so important. This myth actually comes from the relationship that exists between the causes of acne with the male hormone testosterone. At other times it was assumed that this was the only cause of the activation of sebaceous glands, so the odd health researcher claimed that masturbation had direct relationship with the appearance of acne in adolescence, as the great amount of testosterone that this activity pours into the bloodstream. Anyway, there is absolutely no scientific evidence to suggest that this is true.
Stress, driven by the discharge of the adrenal glands.
Hyperactive sebaceous glands.
Body Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged due to a combination of dead skin cells and skin's natural fat, or tallow. Hair follicles are connected to sebaceous glands that normally secrete fat on the surface of the follicle to lubricate hair and skin. When the body produces excess sebum, they can clog follicles. The result of these plugged follicles are grains, pimples, blackheads, cysts and lesions.
Body areas with the highest concentration of sebaceous glands - like the neck, back, buttocks and breasts - are more prone to body acne. As with facial acne, increased hormonal activity, bacteria, genetics and certain medications can cause increased production of sebum, causing acne.
Accumulation of dead skin cells.
Proper higiente of the skin (frequent washing helps reduce this factor). If these cells can clog pores, which can cause acne but it is important to note that the constant washing of the skin not only not reduced but sometimes can actually worsen existing acne, due to the possibility that comedogenic substances containing soap Anything above a gentle washing, more than two or three times a day, can worsen existing lesions and even cause new lesions damaging or excising the skin.
Bacteria in the pores, which the body becomes allergic
Environmental pollutants, bacteria trapped on the surface of the skin and cosmetics may also contribute to body acne. The friction from clothing and groping in the affected areas may cause irritation and worsen symptoms.
The use of anabolic
They are known cases of 'doping' among some athletes and enthusiasts of the body. Using certain substances, known drugs (anabolic steroids), with the aim of increasing muscle mass, strength and performance. However, its consumption, especially in high doses, long term and without proper medical supervision, can have significant health consequences.
This is a severe form of acne that occurs in the upper chest and back and sometimes also in the face. Besides appearing skin lesions typical of severe acne (cysts with abscesses, boils, deep ulceration, etc.), "can cause fever and general malaise and even evolve into what are called 'acne fulminans', which if not treated early, can lead to death
Skin irritation or scratching any form will activate inflammation.
Some medications (according to the type of acne)
Exposure to high levels of chlorine compounds
The chlorine dioxide can cause lasting acne known as chloracne.
Classification according to degree of severity of skin lesions
Mild acne: The main lesions are not inflammatory.
The papules and pustules may occur, but they are small and few, generally less than 10.
Moderate Acne: There is a greater number of papules, pustules and comedones between 10 and 40. The trunk may also be affected.
Moderately severe acne, there are numerous papules and pustules from 40 to 100, usually with deep infiltrating and nodular lesions. The affected skin areas also extend to the face, torso and back.
Severe acne, this group belongs nodular acne and acne conglobata many nodular lesions characterized by large, painful pustules, along with many small papules, pustules and comedones.
There are some home acne treatments that very effective to remove acne and it is free.
