The exact cause of acne is unclear. Although endless research has been conducted so far, nothing has been isolated as the main cause of acne development.
However, with this in mind, doctors and researchers have at least reached some conclusions about which risk factors are involved and ultimately lead to the development of acne.
According to some researchers, the main reasons are hormones and heredity, but this does not explain everything. No, in some cases, factors such as medications, types of cosmetics, and certain aspects of personal hygiene (i.e., skin cleansing methods) are more likely to create conditions for the formation of acne.
Hormones
With the onset of puberty, the body begins to produce hormones called androgens or male sex hormones, which increase in boys and girls.
These androgens can cause enlargement and excessive stimulation of sebaceous glands in hair follicles or skin pores.
The excess sebum or oil produced by the sebaceous glands mixes with dead skin cells and bacteria on the surface of the skin, thereby clogging the pores.
In clogged pores, bacteria multiply and cause inflammation. All of these can lead to acne-related lesions. Between 12 and 25 years of age is the most common acne patient, simply due to hormonal changes associated with puberty.
Genetics
Another factor is heredity or heredity. Many researchers now believe that the tendency to develop acne can be inherited from parents.
However, strictly speaking, acne is not a genetic disease, at least not in a medical sense.
However, acne is more common in children whose parents have or still have acne than in children without acne.
Medication
As mentioned earlier, the side effects of certain medications can cause acne. Examples might include: barbiturates, antidepressants, anxiolytics, lithium, and some forms of steroids.
Heavy or oily cosmetics
For some cosmetics, its ingredients can affect the structure of hair follicles, resulting in excessive sebum secretion, which can block pores.
Over-abrasive cleansing
Sharp facial products will dry out the skin, and will also cause the body to overproduce sebum to compensate. Using a strong scrub can damage existing spots and spread infection.
Flare Up Factors
There are many other factors that can cause existing acne outbreaks and cause more problems.
Environmental Irritants
If a person works in a garage or factory, certain chemicals in these environments can actually cause a burst, or even a burst.
For example, when oils are in contact with the skin for a long time, they can clog pores or at least irritate the skin. Pollution can have the same effect on the skin, clogging pores and causing infections.
Heavy Scrubbing of Skin
Pinching or squeezing blackheads and/or whiteheads can cause infection to penetrate deep into the skin and cause scarring.
Diet
While no foods actually have been linked to the cause of acne, it is proven that certain foods can be responsible for acne flare-ups.
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