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What is ACNE?

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ACNE is a common treated inflammatory skin disorder and it affects mainly people between the age of twelve and forty four. For those who suffer from acne, it is a cosmetic problem which creates emotional stress that can have a strong impact on one’s self-esteem.

ACNE is caused by overactive oil glands. ACNE often arises at puberty because of the increase production of androgens, which is a male sex hormone that stimulates the production of keratin (a type of protein) and sebum (an oily skin lubricant). The excess production of sebum can not move through the pores fast enough and eventually it clogs the pores. Plugged pores will form

Factors that contribute to acne are:

Acne is not just affecting teenagers anymore. It is also affecting increasing number of adults.

ACNE help and information can be found on food medicine