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Causes of acne
Many variables, many potential causes
The cause of pimples is unknown. The process by which a pimple develops is highly intricate. While we do know that a pore collapses on itself and blocks sebum (oil) from escaping, we do not fully understand why this process takes place in one sebaceous gland versus another.
Causes of adult acne and teen acne may include:
The real explanation may be a complex mix of many of these factors.Since we do not know what causes pimples, our time is better spent finding a tested and effective acne system
Helpful links:
- Hormones and acne - See this page of Acne.org for more on hormones and acne.
References
Berger, Timothy G., William D. James, and Richard B. Odom. Andrew's Diseases of the Skin. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, 2000.
Fry, Lionel. The Encyclopedia of Visual Medicine Series: An Atlas of Dermatology. New York: The Parthenon Publishing Group, 1997.
Webster, G.F. "Acne Vulgaris: State of the Science." Archives of Dermatology 135.9 (1999): 1101-2.
