Do you know what causes Acne?

Why does it seem that acne appears when your social calendar is full!! Why is it when you want to look your best, it happens – that awful breakout of pimples and redness. Why now? Do you ever wonder what causes these horrible acne breakouts?

Acne is an infection of the skin, caused by changes in the sebaceous (oil) glands due to an increase in testosterone experienced at the on-start of puberty (by both males & females). The most common form of acne is called acne vulgaris. Oils from the glands combine with dead skin cells to block hair follicles. Under the blocked pore, propionibacterium acne bacteria can grow very quickly resulting in pimples, pustules, redness (inflammation), blackheads, and uneven skin texture.