Our sebaceous (oil producing) glands are affected by our hormones. In people who have Acne, the glands are particularly sensitive even to the normal blood levels of these hormones. This causes the glands to produce too much oil and grease, and at the same time the lining of the pores (the small holes in the skin surface) become thickened and the dead cells are not shed properly.
A mixture of the sebum and dead cells build up which plugs the pores, producing blackheads and whiteheads. The plug of dead skin cells turns black from exposure to air - not due to dirt.
Acne can be inflamed with spots and pustules or just blackheads and blocked pores.
Severe Acne is often wide-spread and can affect the face and neck or chest or back.
Each progressive stage of Acne manifests a variety of different problems, it can be painful and uncomfortable and may lead to scarring. All of the stages require some intervention to prevent the progression of the condition.
If you are an adult and still get acne
Hormones, stress, and the menstrual cycle in women, all of which can influence oil production
Hair products, skin care products, and makeup, which can clog pores
Diet, which can influence inflammation throughout the body.
For years now, dermatologists have also used another less known but very effective treatment: Blue Light Therapy.
Blue light kills the acne bacteria and continued blue light may stop new spots from forming.
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