What is Acne and can it be prevented?

All of us at one time or another male or female have experienced a bout of acne. Acne is often characterized by inflammation of the skin erupting in small to large lesions. These lesions are normally call zits or pimples. Acne is very common condition, particularly during puberty and adolescence. There are many myths about what causes and cures acne, and a very profitable industry has been built around products intended to help with the prevention and treatment of acne, especially in teenagers.

Acne is basically just an infected hair follicle. The follicle is buried in the skin, and a hair grows out of it, breaking the skin surface. Attached to the follicle are sebaceous glands, which produce oil, called sebum that helps in keeping the skin healthy. Acne occurs when for whatever reasons that hair follicle gets blocked and the sebum builds up under the skin. In that rich environment, bacteria start to grow, eventually causing skin lesions know as acne.

Some simple tips to assist in the prevention of Acne:

• Drink the recommended 8 glasses of water daily. This will assist your body in purifying your skin helping it to flush the infection from your skin.
• Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables which are high in vitamins.
• Wash your face twice daily with a cleansing formula specially formulated for oily or blemish prone skin. Make sure that the cleanser is non-comedogenic and safe for sensitive skin.
• Before turning in for the night be sure to remove your makeup.

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