What is Acne?
Acne is a disorder that
causes outbreaks of skin lesions commonly called pimples. It is caused by
the skin’s oil glands making too much sebum, an oily substance, which leads
to plugged pores. It also can be caused by the rapid production of a
bacteria P. acnes.
Acne lesions occur mostly on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. It
is the most common skin disease. Although acne is not a serious health
threat, severe acne can lead to disfiguring and permanent scarring.
Most young women and
men will have at least a few pimples over the course of their lives. But
acne seems to affect men and women in different ways. Young men are more
likely to have a more serious form of acne. Acne in young women tends to be
more random and linked to hormone changes, such as the menstrual cycle.
As women get older, acne often gets better. But some women have acne for
many years. Some women even get acne for the first time at age 30 or 40.
For many women, acne can be an upsetting illness. Women may have feelings of
depression, poor body image, or low self-esteem. But you don’t have to wait
to outgrow acne or to let it run its course. Today, almost every case of
acne can be resolved. Acne also can, sometimes, be prevented. Talk with your
doctor or dermatologist (a doctor who specializes in treating skin problems)
about how you can help prevent acne and if treatment would help you.
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