acne scars Tag's Archives More In Facial Care In medical
language Acne is called Acne vulgaris and a common skin
infection mostly found in adolecent age (12-24 years of age).
The word Acne first comes from ancient Greece meant: Point: or
Peaks. Clesus (Roman Writer) was the first to mention skin
problems is De Medicina. It is an inflammatory disorder of
sebaceous glands and hair follicles. When the follicles get
blocked, acne develops, sebaceous glands get enlarged with
increased sebum production and hormonal imbalances. Commom
affected areas are the forehead, cheeks, chin, neck, chest and
shoulders. The chest and back are equally prone to acne. This
problem also effects pschollogically on an individual such as
inferiority complex, depression and embaressment. Acne is
usually referred as pimples, blemishes, blackheads or cysts etc.
Family and genetic history, hormonal activity (menstrual cycle,
Puberty), Inflammation, skin irritation, bacterial infection,
use of anabolic steroids or stress can lead to acne sc