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Preface
This article is about causes of acne, the exact formative mechanism is covered here, in the frame of known facts.
Acne influences
Unfortunately, medicine does not really know about acne causes. Why some people get acne and some does not? Is it hereditary? Yes, it may be. Researchers believe that the acne or tendency to have acne may be come from parents. Also, there are some known factors can influence acne.
Traditional causes of acne
There does not appear to be much reliable medical research done on this subject. Traditionally, over-production of skin oil, accumulation of dead skin cells and bacteria in the skin pores named as the main factors. Nowadays attention has also been given to narrowing of the follicle pore. Hyper-shedding of the cells lining the follicle, abnormal cell binding within the follicle, and water retention in the skin have all been put forward as mechanisms involved.
Acne and hormones
Some hormones (androgens or male hormones) are an additional factor in causing acne. Androgens do two things: they enlarge the sebaceous glands and they cause these glands to increase skin oil production. Androgens are hormones that are present in both men and women, but their level is higher in men, so they are called male hormones.
Changes of hormonal level in period of pregnancy or starting or stopping birth control pills can also cause acne. Also as hormone level increases for teen girls and adult women 2 to 7 days before their menstrual period also influence acne, because a woman's monthly menstrual cycle is due to changes in the estrogen levels in her body. Increasing a level of estrogens (female hormones), actually can help to improve acne in girls.
Acne and stress
I have noticed inaccuracy in the few very competent medical booklets. They say stress can not influence acne, and that's even proved. I don't know how did they measured, but personally I can guarantee conversely. I believe, some individuals can not fit into their statistics range, and that's sad. So, you may also notice, few days after being in stress also may influence the condition.
Summary
Acne is caused mainly by over-production of skin oil, accumulation of dead skin cells and bacteria in the skin pores. Also big role plays changing level of hormones.
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