subject: Acne Can Be Devastating [print this page] Many men and women are constantly worried throughout the day every day by what the problem of acne has done to them. They feel depressed because the gluey and oily inflammations on their skin make a disgusting sight even to their own eyes.
Acne on your face can be so troublesome as to make you feel very depressed. If not treated properly, acne will leave with lifetime scars on your face, neck, back or any other openly visible part of your body. Acne not being just the common pimples can flare up to limits and eventually cause infections.
Generally, the hyperactive hormones in the teenagers most often trigger acne. The reason is the hormonal activity triggers the glands to produce excessive oil or sebum. Combined with other factors, this excess oil remains deposited under the skin, facilitating bacterial growth and finally results in inflammations showing up as acne. The problem with acne is that it is not pose any serious trouble but keeps bothering you every moment, affecting your mind badly.
Usually appearing around the age of 13, acne disappears after the age of 19-20 years. The intensity of the problem varies from person to person, depending on each one's biological composition. This variance directly relates to the presence of oils and dirt on the face. Acne can cause infections of varying degrees. Some can be got over by simple wash and maintain approach. More serious infections will call for a skin specialist's intervention.
More than acne itself, what is bothersome is this problem of infection. In fact, these worries can reach extreme levels due to which many people feel depressed and withdraw into solitude. Acne is a disorder that may not do much harm physically but it can devastate your mental state in terms of your social comfort and confidence.
