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About Acne
If you have ever had a pimple, you’ve had acne. It is a hormonal and inflammatory disease that affects all ethnicities, particularly during adolescence and early adulthood, and is found primarily on the face and upper body.
Acne lesions occur when the pores of the skin become clogged, trapping skin oil and bacteria inside, leading to a variety of acne lesions, from mild acne to severe acne that can scar.
Factors that may make acne worse: genetics, hormones, physical irritation of the skin, stress, sunburns, cosmetics, and diet.
Avoid pore-clogging ingredients, and always pop correctly.
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Body Acne Why Do People Get Acne Mostly on the Face and Upper Body? The skin of the face and upper body produce more skin oil than the rest of the body, which is the primary reason why these areas are more acne-prone. The skin of the face and upper body also tends to contain higher levels of hormones, which can also lead to more acne. April 27, 2020
Body Acne Who Gets Body Acne More--Males or Females? From the very limited data we have thus far, males may experience acne slightly more body acne than females, but females also experience it often. Treatment for body acne is similar to that for facial acne, but skin on the body can normally handle more aggressive treatment. April 27, 2020
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Sun Exposure What's the Difference Between UVA and UVB Rays? UVA rays penetrate more deeply and are the ray primarily responsible for tanning of the skin. UVB rays penetrate less deeply and are primarily responsible for sunburn. Both UVA and UVB ray can lead to skin damage and cancer, so use an SPF 15 or above sunscreen that is "broad spectrum." April 27, 2020
What Is Acne What Is the Difference Between Inflamed and Non-inflamed Acne? Inflamed acne is acne that is red and sore - what people commonly refer to as "zits." Non-inflamed acne is acne that is not red or sore, and appears on the skin as small white or black dots, otherwise known as whiteheads and blackheads. April 26, 2020
What Is Acne What Is Sebum and What Is Its Purpose? Sebum is the medical term for skin oil that coats the skin and hair of all mammals, including humans. More sebum usually means more acne, but sebum also prevents water loss from the skin, regulates inflammation, fights microbes, and distributes antioxidants and pheromones on the skin. April 26, 2020
What Is Acne What Is an Acne Pustule? Pustules are what people normally refer to as "zits." They are slightly raised, red, sore lesions that are filled with white/yellow pus. They develop from... April 26, 2020
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