Cause & Effects of Acne, Acne scars Treatment

There are several factors cited as probable causes of acne which also goes the same for the question on why exactly some people get acne and some do not.

On both queries, the answers are not fully established. The main contributing factor of acne has been traditionally focused on hormone-driven over-production of sebum.

Several hormones have been linked: the male hormones testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), as well as insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I). More recently, the narrowing of the follicle channel has been given attention as a second main contributing factor.

Acne is also known to be partly hereditary, still several factors are known to be linked to acne such as hormonal activity, menstrual cycles and puberty; stress, through increased output of hormones from the adrenal (stress) glands; hyperactive sebaceous glands; accumulation of dead skin cells; bacteria in the pores, to which the body becomes ‘allergic’; skin irritation or scratching of any sort will activate inflammation.

The use of anabolic steroids or any medication containing halogens (iodides, chlorides, bromides), lithium, barbiturates, or androgens; and, exposure to high levels of chlorine compounds, particularly chlorinated dioxins, is also said to cause severe, long-lasting acne, called Chloracne. There are acne skin treatments that particularly address this concern.

Acne is best treated early with several acne skin care treatments to prevent the inflammation of the spots, and where impossible for cysts to form under the skin. Breakouts can also cause infection in the area around the cyst and forming scars.

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