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Acne
is a skin disease that causes pimples, pustules, white and blackheads on skin.
It is one of the most common diseases right now like obesity and hair loss. It
is estimated that more than 80% of the teenage population is infected by it at
some point in time in their lives. It is that common that some doctors believe
it as a normal part of human growth process and not a disease at all
Types
of Acne
The
main types of acne are
Mild
acne
Moderate
acne
Severe
acne
Picker's
acne
1:
Mild acne
It
is the most common form of acne today and mostly teenagers are infected by
it.
Symptoms
A
lot of small pimples, postules and blackheads on forehead, chin and jaw area
2:
Moderate Acne
Around
10% of acne patients are infected by it and generally they suffer from moderate
acne in their late teenage and their 20's and 30's
Symptoms
Pimples
are generally bigger than mild acne and they may also have pus in it. Most of
them are a bit painful for some time and they tend to get worse in winter
season. Areas that are infected include shoulders, chest and cheeks
3:
Severe acne
Less
than 5% acne patients are infected by it and mostly young men are more prone to
it than women
Symptoms
The
main difference between moderate and severe acne is that the severe acne is
more persistent. Pimples may become quite large and painful. It often leaves a
few scars on face if not properly treated.
4:
Pickers acne
It
is not common in men and mostly women suffer from it so it is also called the
excoriated acne of young women
Symptoms
The
pimples may seem quite unnoticeable to others unless closely seen and they look
a bit different from normal acne. The pimples are not that big and are filled
with pus.
Causes
of acne
The main cause of acne is the hormonal imbalance
in body that causes increased sebum production on face though there are other
causes as well. It is also regard as heredity disease so it may run in family.
Acne may also develop due to stress, use of certain lotion and cream on oily
skin, menstrual disturbance and unhealthy environment and diet.
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