What causes acne?

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Acne occurs when the pores of your skin become blocked with oil, dead skin or bacteria. Each pore of your skin opens to a follicle. The follicle is made up of a hair and a sebaceous (oil) gland health.

The oil gland releases sebum (oil), which travels up the hair, out of the pore and onto your skin. Sebum helps keeps your skin lubricated and soft สมัคร UFABET

One or more mishaps in this lubrication process can contribute to acne.

Acne might occur, for example, when:

  • your follicles produce too much oil
  • dead skin cells accumulate in your pores
  • bacteria build up in your pores

Any of these concerns can lead to pimples, which develop when bacteria grow in a clogged pore and the oil can’t escape.

What are the risk factors for developing acne?

Experts still don’t know exactly why some people experience and others don’t.

That said, they do recognize a number of risk factors can contribute to or worsen, including:

  • hormonal changes due to pregnancy or puberty
  • polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and other endocrine conditions
  • cigarette smoking
  • poor sleep
  • stress
  • cleansers, creams, moisturizers, and other beauty products with high oil content
  • certain medications, including lithium, some types of hormonal birth control, anticonvulsants, and steroids
  • a family history of acne

You have the highest risk of developing acne during puberty. During this time, your body undergoes many hormonal changes. These changes can trigger oil production, leading to an increased risk. Hormonal acne related to puberty usually improves when you reach adulthood, and your breakouts may even stop completely.