With adult acne on the increase in most western countries, it is little wonder that people are starting to look at their diet to see if there is indeed a link between what we eat and the appearance of spots.

We are constantly assured by many of our doctors that “there is no scientific evidence that links diet to acne“.  The fact that in the medical world, skin is often referred to as the ‘third kidney’, due to its ability to cleanse the body by expelling toxins, makes this assurance questionable.

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Acne has become one of the problems plaguing millions of people today. People from all ages are prone to this infection but it is most common to adolescents because of the hormonal changes occurring in their body. Infections may vary from mild to moderate to severe wherein almost the entire surface of the face is covered with whiteheads, blackheads, lesions, cysts and nodules. This could be very devastating and will greatly affect a person self esteem.

In order to fight acne, first you have to understand what it is, what causes it and how to prevent it.

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If you think that acne is a problem only teenagers and adults face, think again. Infants can also have signs of acne. They could have breakouts as early as 2-3 weeks after birth. Baby acne is more common in the in the facial area (cheeks, chin and forehead) and they can even have back acne in this early stage of life.

Baby acne should not be mistaken with milia or eczema. Milia are also known as milk spots. These are small, hard and white-colored spots that usually disappear in about two weeks. Eczema, on the other hand, is a type of skin inflammation and is more serious than acne. Symptoms of eczema include scaling and blisters. Whiteheads are also an issue and these are small bumps, either white or flesh-colored, that are caused by blocked pores. You would know that your child has acne if pimples start to appear within their first month.

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MAYBE YOU’VE COME across the term on a skincare product – and mores specifically – an acne prevention product. Maybe you read it on a medical website or heard it on a news program – but what exactly does “comedogenic” mean? And how can understanding it help improve men skin care and prevent acne? MenScience Androceuticals tackles these questions and provides the answers you need to insure you choose the right products to keep your skin looking its best – without acne breakouts.

What Does “comedogenic” Mean?

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Most people consider acne and pimples as something disturbing only adolescents and the youth, yet what lots of people don’t understand is that acne isn’t just a crisis for young people, it can also represent a substantial problem for a lot of adults too.

Acne is caused in general by a range of different causes, lots of of these causes are linked to unstable hormone levels, whereas others are caused by excessively high sebum (a greasy substance secreted from the pores, and hair follicles) levels which causes clogged skin pores and enables the growth of surface bugs which results in infections, blackheads, acne, pimples and zits.

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The very first thing you must understand when trying to cure your acne is the type of acne that you actually have. This is significant because it gives insight into what may have actually caused the acne outbreak in the first place. And of course, once you know exactly what it is that triggers the acne, you have an advantage to either preventing it from happening again, or effectively treating it as it occurs.

There are many forms of acne, which would explain why it is so difficult to treat. I have listed several causes of acne and many of those may surprise you, but I also hope that they will help you discover what causes your acne. For instance, a great many people would likely be surprised to learn that acne is not caused by stress, as they may think, but more likely can be attributed to their fancy new perfume or cologne.

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There are many types of acne you can have. That is why it is so difficult to treat acne. The very first thing to know when trying to cure your acne is the type of acne that you actually have. This is very important in diagnosing because it gives insight into what may have actually caused the acne outbreak.

Once you know exactly what it is that triggers the acne, you have an advantage on either preventing it, or effectively treating it if it occurs again in future.

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Acne, as you may know, affects more than ninety percent of the world’s population at some time in their life. It is in fact the most common skin disorder treated by dermatologist and most of its victims are teenagers and adults.

According to some scientific research, acne is caused by different factors like hormones, bacteria, and some genetic factors. Some even said that acne is caused by a poor diet, to which many did not agree.

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Acne refers to plugged pores, pimples, cysts and nodules that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders, upper arms and upper legs, according to the dermatology academy.

While acne isn’t life-threatening, it is disfiguring, can lead to permanent scarring, and is an emotional and social burden.

Acne is caused by changes in hormones, heredity and skin type. Hormones that cause physical maturation also cause sebaceous glands of the skin to produce more sebum, or oil. Male hormones have a greater effect on sebaceous glands than female hormones.

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Acne prevention occurs with a few simple steps. Acne prevention starts by knowing acne occurs when for some unknown reason or combination of reasons, hair follicles become blocked. While the exact combination of reasons that follicles become clogged is not completely known, many things contribute for teenagers and adults alike including; genetics, hormones, dietary and vitamin make up, and stress.

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