Teenage Acne: causes & treatment

Acne is a common disorder in young adults. About 80% of teenagers suffer from acne at some point in their adolescent years.
There are 4 primary processes in acne :
1. increased oil secretion: there is increased oil production by the oil secreting ( sebaceous ) glands on the skin during puberty
2. Hypercornification: There is thickening of the lining in the hair follicle-sebaceous gland unit. This leads to obstruction to flow of oil produced by the glands.
3. Bacterial infection: Infection with Cutibacterium acnes is seen in acne.
4. Inflammation: as a result of all the above processes the skin reacts which is called inflammation.

Factors predisposing you to develop acne:
1.Genetic factors
2. hormonal changes
3. stress

There are many treatments available for acne . Choice of treatment depends upon the type of acne and its severity.
Topical agents consist of antibacterial creams, retinoid creams, azelaic acid, benzyl peroxide and cleansers.
Oral medications consist of antibiotics and retinoids.

Remember that acne is a chronic condition. You might require to take treatment for a period of 3-6 months. You have to be regular with therapy in order to achieve improvement.
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