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Acne is most common in adolescents, but it can occur at all ages. There seems to be a familial tendency to develop acne. The condition usually begins at puberty and may continue for many years. Three out of four teenagers have acne to some extent, probably caused by hormonal changes Menstrual periods, pregnancy, use of birth control pills, or stress, also aggravate acne.
Acne is caused when glands within the hair follicles (pores) of the skin become clogged, because secretion occurs faster than the oil and skin cells can exit the follicle. The clog causes the follicle to bulge (causing whiteheads), and the top of the plug may appear dark (causing blackheads). If the clog causes the wall of the follicle to rupture, the oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria found normally on the surface of the skin can enter the skin and form small infected areas called pimples or zits. If these infected areas are deep in the skin, they may enlarge to form firm, painful cysts.
Acne commonly appears on the face and shoulders, but may extend to the back, arms and legs.
Acne is not caused by dirt, but dirt and oil on the face can aggravate the condition. Other factors that increase the chances of acne are hormonal changes, exposure to weather extremes, stress, oily skin, endocrine disorders, certain tumors, and the use of certain drugs (such as cortisone, testosterone, estrogen, and others). Acne is not contagious. A tendency to have acne may persist through 30's to early 40's.