We live in a culture where beauty is worshipped.Having acne can be emotionally devastating for teenagers as
they are extremely conscious of their appearance and their image. Approximately 85% of the population in the United States has at some
point suffered with acne, and approximately 17 million people have acne. So one shouldnt stress much since you are not the only.
The leading cause of teen acne is hormones. During puberty your body starts producing hormones known as androgens that contribute to acne. This is all part of our human development and these hormones are produced in different amounts.
In boys the principal androgens are testosterone which plays an important role in male traits and reproduction. Boys grow faster because they have higher levels of testosterone in their bloodstream than girls, however, their growth spurts comes at the end of puberty. Testosterone triggers bone cells to become more dense and heavier, finally broadening the chest and shoulders. At puberty muscles develop and boys become stronger and more fit.
In girls the main purpose of androgens is for the conversion of estrogen. Teenage girls with an over productions of androgens cause excess hair growth in places like the chin or upper lip. This can be very alarming, but with proper hair removing facial creams, waxing or threading this can be put under control. Girls also experience monthly flare ups due to premenstrual cycle, along with some emotional mood swings.
Although there is no scientific proof that stress brings on acne, many teens have experienced a break out right before big events in their lives. Excess amounts of these hormones cause sebaceous glands (oil glands) to become over active. Normally, oil produced at regular levels is excreted through your skin's surface. When oil is over produced it combines with dead skin cells, which your body naturally sheds, clumping together to form a sticky plug, resulting in acne. This combination traps oil and bacteria clogging the pore, making it impossible for the oil that is being produced to get to the skin's surface. Instead of being released, the oil is now trapped causing inflammation. The inflammation sends a message to your body that something is wrong and in defense, your body rushes white blood cells to the pore, causing a whitehead.
In addition to fluctuating hormones, other triggers of teenage acne include; improper skin care, food allergies, and nutritional imbalances. Heredity can also be responsible for teen acne. If either of your parents experienced acne as a teenager, it is most likely that you will as well.
If an acne treatment takes more than six to eight weeks to show a significant difference it probably won’t work. Try something else.
You really should see the advice of a dermatologist. With the number of products on the market, how do you choose? What might clear one person’s acne might not clear anothers. A dermatologist will plan an individualized program based on your skin’s needs.
The leading cause of teen acne is hormones. During puberty your body starts producing hormones known as androgens that contribute to acne. This is all part of our human development and these hormones are produced in different amounts.
In boys the principal androgens are testosterone which plays an important role in male traits and reproduction. Boys grow faster because they have higher levels of testosterone in their bloodstream than girls, however, their growth spurts comes at the end of puberty. Testosterone triggers bone cells to become more dense and heavier, finally broadening the chest and shoulders. At puberty muscles develop and boys become stronger and more fit.
In girls the main purpose of androgens is for the conversion of estrogen. Teenage girls with an over productions of androgens cause excess hair growth in places like the chin or upper lip. This can be very alarming, but with proper hair removing facial creams, waxing or threading this can be put under control. Girls also experience monthly flare ups due to premenstrual cycle, along with some emotional mood swings.
Although there is no scientific proof that stress brings on acne, many teens have experienced a break out right before big events in their lives. Excess amounts of these hormones cause sebaceous glands (oil glands) to become over active. Normally, oil produced at regular levels is excreted through your skin's surface. When oil is over produced it combines with dead skin cells, which your body naturally sheds, clumping together to form a sticky plug, resulting in acne. This combination traps oil and bacteria clogging the pore, making it impossible for the oil that is being produced to get to the skin's surface. Instead of being released, the oil is now trapped causing inflammation. The inflammation sends a message to your body that something is wrong and in defense, your body rushes white blood cells to the pore, causing a whitehead.
In addition to fluctuating hormones, other triggers of teenage acne include; improper skin care, food allergies, and nutritional imbalances. Heredity can also be responsible for teen acne. If either of your parents experienced acne as a teenager, it is most likely that you will as well.
If an acne treatment takes more than six to eight weeks to show a significant difference it probably won’t work. Try something else.
You really should see the advice of a dermatologist. With the number of products on the market, how do you choose? What might clear one person’s acne might not clear anothers. A dermatologist will plan an individualized program based on your skin’s needs.
