subject: Demystifying The Chief Sources Of Acne [print this page] Dealing with acne can be very stressfulDealing with acne can be very stressful. Trying to figure out what causes it may be even more confusing. There may be many myths that surround this type of skin condition, and debunking these myths can help you deal with this skin condition better. There are a few major factors that contribute to the cause of irritable skin problems. These factors include: overproduction of oil in the skin, abnormal shedding that occurs with dead skin cells and the build up of bacteria.
Acne is the result of a combination oil and skin cells that are dead. These mix together inside the hair follicle. How? Well, each hair follicle is connected to a gland called a "sebaceous gland". This gland produces oils that work to lubricate the hair and skin.
Once produced the oil moves through the hair shafts and out of the hair follicles, in order to do its lubricating job. The problem occurs when excess oil is produced and then mixes with dead skin cells. This combination forms a clog under the skin's surface. This is how pimples begin to form on the surface of the skin.
Pimples that appear on the face are a result of this clog. This mix of oil and dead skin pushes against the follicle wall, thus the white head of a pimple. Blackheads are formed when the clog is exposed to the skin's surface in open air.
The lumps that occur with this skin condition are a result of clogs that occur deep within the skin's surface. They form cysts beneath the skin. Their location deep beneath the skin is the reason you cannot see the white or black head. Wondering about sweat glands? Well, they are normally not associated with this type of skin condition.
So, the cause of how pimples are formed may be clear, but the reason behind the increased amount of oil production is still not clear, even to researchers. There are some indications of why this production increases. Hormone imbalances, bacteria, side effect of medicines and simple heredity factors all play a role.
Often, people wrongly associate acne with poor hygiene. This is not true. Cleanliness is not the matter in this case. Scrubbing your face with soaps trying to get rid of the "dirt" may increase skin irritation. If you find that you cannot deal with your skin problem on your own, consult a doctor for further assistance.
