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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Statistics indicate that as high as 80% of the entire American population has ever had acne. Acne afflicts all genders, sexes and ages making it a universal skin disorder. As a form of skin disease, the good news is that acne is not transmittable.

Although acne is not contagious from person-to-person, it can spread to the whole face and can severely affect all the skin tissues that have pilosebaceous units. It is not true that acne just affects those going through puberty. Even infants or individuals who may be well over their forties, can develop this skin disorder. Acne infantilis is the term used for acne that grows on newborn babies, on the other hand acne rosacea is related to middle-aged people.

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Consumer: Acne sufferers

The purpose of Understanding Acne: Causes, Cures, Myths is to inform and instruct readers who suffer with acne.

Pros: Why is it that when a zit appears, it is always at the worst possible moment? Nobody ever seems to be able to explain that phenomenon. However, the Understanding Acne: Causes, Cures, Myths ebook and audio recording does explain many things about acne — what causes it, what you can do about it, and what you can do to prevent it or at least make break-outs happen less frequently.

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Statistics indicate that as high as 80% of the entire American population has ever had acne. Acne afflicts all genders, sexes and ages making it a universal skin disorder. As a form of skin disease, the good news is that acne is not transmittable.

Although acne is not contagious from person-to-person, it can spread to the whole face and can severely affect all the skin tissues that have pilosebaceous units. It is not true that acne just affects those going through puberty. Even infants or individuals who may be well over their forties, can develop this skin disorder. Acne infantilis is the term used for acne that grows on newborn babies, on the other hand acne rosacea is related to middle-aged people.

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You probably had acne breakouts during your teens. Your mother assured you that “its part of growing up and it’ll clear up soon.” And you found out that your mother was right. The acne did eventually clear up and you lived happily ever after – acne free, right? Wrong!

What can you do when you’re suffering from adult acne? Fortunately, you are not alone. There are countless of people who are suffering the same fate.

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