What is Acne?
July 5, 2008 by rainier
Acne is the most common skin disease worldwide. It is estimated that 80-95% of all adolescents will have acne at some point in their lives, and in some cases the acne will continue into adulthood.
Genetics play a role in the development of acne and thus there is a tendency for the skin disease to run in families. Males and females are equally affected, but males tend to have more severe cases. A number of factors contribute to the development of acne lesions. These include internal hormones, bacteria, some medications, certain chemicals/products that come in contact with the skin, local pressure to the skin surface, and stress.
While acne cannot be cured, it can be controlled. The goal of treating acne is to reduce the symptoms and to prevent permanent scarring.
