why do some people get acne on their faces?
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Most children and adults don't get much acne because their skin can handle the level of oil generated by glands.  During puberty, however, these glands start producing adult levels of oil which can overwhelm a teenager's young skin. The result is an oily surface which can trap dirt and clog pores.\n\nIf the pores stay clogged long enough and bacteria manages to grow, the resulting infection is what we'd consider acne.\nThe red pustules are formed in the pores and come to a head at skin level.  If the pore is relatively clean, the head is whitish.  If dirt gets inside, the result is called a blackhead.\n\nStandard acne treatments involve applying a chemical like benzoyl peroxide to kill off the bacteria and allow the pustules to dry up.  Eventually the skin become accustom to the adult level of oil and the pores stop becoming irritated as often.  Keeping your face clean with soap and water helps, but acne is not always triggered by poor hygiene, chocolate or greasy food.
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my daughter has gotten the same thing before and i believe it was because she was dipping her hands into different soaps and lotions and then at some point touched her face .sensitive skin can do that cause usually they don't get regular pimples until puberty.
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You may be popping pimples.
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try some proactiv or something, i used to have acne like crazy, now i RARELY have zits, and i dont even wash my face (except when i shower, and water falls on my face)
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It COULD be ingrown hairs. A skin specialist will tell you if they are or not. Many people who sit around a lot (drivers, office workers) get a few ingrown hairs there, and they can end up like pimples.
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yeah it does spread, that happens to me sometimes, so don`t scratch your pimples, but wash your face 5-6 times a day
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Pimples occure because pores gets clogged with dead skin, dirt, oil, and it mixes with bacteria that can cause infections. Pimples occur mainly on the face because that is the one part of our body we touch most with our hands. everybody knows hands are the primary source for spreading germs.
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First, it's possible that the bumps on your arms and legs aren't acne. If they don't hurt, and are harder and kind of spiny feeling, it may be something called keratosis pilaris. It's usually found on the backs of arms, and sometimes on the legs and torso. It's harmless but annoying, and can be treated with alpha and beta (like salicylic acid) hydroxies, and urea. There are many other acne "imposters" - check out the website below.\n\nNow, for the acne itself. It is most common on the face, back and chest. While foods can cause acne outbreaks for some people, most recurring acne has nothing to do with diet, water intake, smoking, washing, or any other external factors. Your skin is just prone to acne. (By the way, a lot of people who suffer from chronic acne also have dandruff. Check your shoulders lately?) Basically, the oil your pores produce is "stickier" than normal, and dead skin cells don't slough off as easily. This causes the pores to clog, and presto! - a zit appears. Hormones can also affect it - acne is common in teenage boys, and also in adult women. Some women have acne that appears during a certain time in their menstrual cycle, clearing just in time for the next bout to begin. \n\nI use Proactiv, and have for ten years or so. I love it, but it doesn't work for everyone. It has a money back guarantee, so if you're interested, give it a shot. They also have body wash products. After I used it for a week or so, I realized that my skin felt different, even at the end of the day, before I washed my face. Have you ever had a bottle of vegetable oil spill a little? If you don't wipe it up right away, it sort of dries out, and then it's impossible to clean. Soap doesn't get it. It feels tacky and thick. That's what my face felt like, even after washing with soap and other facial cleansers. Now, even when it's oily, it's slick instead of sticky - and I don't have acne.
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Right diet, enough sleep and always smile! Dont think about your problem, they always have solution. The more you think the more the stress, and stress sometimes is the cause of acne. Enjoy life!
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Be care to whom you listen. It is not caused by chocolate candy or tomato's or anything you eat. Washing our face a hundred times a day just dries out your skin. It is caused by heredity\nand a bacteria, known as Propionibacterium acnes, is a normal inhabitant of the skin. It uses sebum as a nutrient for growth, therefore increases in follicles during puberty. People with acne have more Propionibacterium acnes in their follicles than people without acne. The presence of bacteria attracts white blood cells to the follicle. These white blood cells produce an enzyme that damages the wall of the follicle, allowing the contents of the follicle to enter the dermis. This process causes an inflammatory response seen as papules (red bumps), pustules, and nodules. The bacteria also cause the formation of free fatty acids, which are irritants, increasing the inflammatory process in the follicle.\n\nThe washes you see really do little if anything but you can try Accutane (keeping in mind there have been problems with it-mental problems and suicide).\n\nAntibiotics work by several mechanisms. The most important is the decrease in the number of bacteria in and around the follicle. Antibiotics also work by reducing the irritating chemicals produced by white blood cells. \n\nFinally, antibiotics reduce the concentration of free fatty acids in the sebum, also reducing the inflammatory response. The most frequently used antibiotics for acne are : Tetracycline, Erythromycin, Minocycline, Doxycycline and Clindamycin.\n\nThe only other thing "I" would recommend is Retin-A and it is not going to do what you want it to do. However, trust me when I say these washes do and can not work!\n\nThe best thing you could do is see a dermatologist. God bless you and the Southern People.
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No not at all. You get them but not drinking enough water, stress, if you get them easily wash your face after every meal or more, and not eating right.\nMasturbating does not cause pimples. Masturbation is a perfectly healthy activity, for girls and guys, for women and men. Some people may worry that masturbation is harmful because they've heard myths or stories — but they are not true. In fact, masturbation is one of the body's most effective ways to relieve stress.\n\nMost guys notice changes in their body, like facial hair growth and ejaculation, between the ages of 10-12. Most often the changes are complete by the age of 20. These changes are a part of puberty.\n\nPuberty is a time when hormones stimulate change in all parts of the body. Both guys' and girls' sweat glands will produce greater amounts of sweat and oil glands will produce greater amounts of oil. As a result, acne — pimples on the face and other parts of the body caused by bacteria and trapped oil — may appear.\n\nThe hormonal changes of puberty that cause acne also cause a greater interest in sex. At puberty, young men and women begin to have more sexual thoughts. Masturbation may be a teen's first sexual activity. It is important to remember that although increased masturbation may occur at a time when acne develops, masturbation does not make acne happen.\n\nAnd remember — there isn't a set amount of time that means a person is masturbating too much. Some people masturbate every day (sometimes more than once) while others do it twice a month. Some people don't masturbate at all. Every person is different
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It is mostly hormonal in nature. Acne is caused by changes in your body and due to this imbalance, it triggers acnes and oily skin in teens and young adult.\n\nYou may want to visit a local drug store and buy an ointment or cream which will avoid further infection and reduce inflammation. They have and can recommend off-the-shelf cure for your problem.
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Yes. You are trapping the dirt within the pores on that side. Thus, resulting in the acne. Wash your sheets and pillow cases frequently, wash your face prior to bed as well as when you wake.
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Well.....acne is a big problem specially for teens as it also create psychological problems in youths (I was also a long time sufferer!!). First, lets know a bit about it.\nAcne is caused by either excessive androgens(sex hormones) or unusual response of skin-glands(sebaceous gland) for normal level of androgens. The excessive sebum(oil) secretion and dead skin cells block the ducts of the glands and lead to acne.\n\nThere are quite a few myths about acne. Recent research has proved that most of these myths are wrong. \nResearch shows that there is hardly any effect of type of food you eat (chocolate, oily, fried, spicy or whatever type). After experiments scientists have unable to prove if food has either positive or negative effect on acne and they recommend that you can experiment your own to see what food suits you!!!!\n\nThe other misconception is acne is caused by dirt and its good to  vigorously clean your skin many times a day. THIS IS NOT TRUE. Acne is caused by blockage in the duct of a skin gland. This duct lies quite deep in the skin and you can't wash that duct. In fact you can make the condition worse by excessive washing as it can damage/overdry the outer layer of the skin.\nSO WASHING THE FACE GENTLY, ONCE/TWICE A DAY, WITH A MILD SOAP IF ENOUGH.\nSome believe acne is caused by masturbation. There is evidence in favor of this myth.\n\nIf you are really fed-up with acne, the best advice is to discuss with a dermatologist. There are many topical preparation available which can definitely make a difference.\nSome of the famous preparations are topical retinoids, benzoyl-peroxide, topical antibiotics like erythromycin, clindamycin, tetracycline. But you must consult a dermatologist before using them.\nThere are many home made remedies suggested for acne, but there is no scientific-evidence either in favor or against them.\n\nThere is a lot of talk about laser treatment. But its still a grey-area. There are concerns that it may cause hyperpigmentation (black-spots) and long term dry skin. It is still an area of debate. So do a thorough research and gather  information before you decide about any laser-treatment.\n\nREMEMBER......any treatment will take time so have patience. It usually take 6-8 weeks to see initial results. If you don't see any improvement its time to readjust the treatment.\nNot one treatment is universal for everyone, different persons respond differently to same treatment.\n\nI hope it was useful. See following links for more details.
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because a pimple is basically an infected pore. There big and red because they are irritated and usually filled with puss. The infection makes them sore and that's why they hurt. Try a spot acne cream or rubbing alcohol to dry them out.
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Diet is not a factor with the spread of acne.  Acne (at least adolescent acne) is an inflammatory disease of the skin, caused by changes in the skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland. Acne affects a large percentage of humans at some stage in life.\n\nThe condition is most common in puberty, especially among Western societies most likely due to a higher genetic predisposition. It is considered an abnormal response to normal levels of the male hormone testosterone. The response for most people diminishes over time and acne thus tends to disappear, or at least decrease, after one reaches their early twenties. There is, however, no way to predict how long it will take for it to disappear entirely, and some individuals will continue to suffer from acne decades later, into their thirties and forties and even beyond.  If it is severe then a dermatologist can prescribe treatments such as Retin-A, but it is not normally needed.
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I have had horrible acne too, but now have clear skin without breakouts.    What I did to get this is went to a doctor, he prescribed doxycylcline to me.   It is an antibiotic that I take every day.   It is low dose, but it is enough to keep the acne away.   Acne is often caused by too much of a bacteria called p.acnes on the face.   It is normal to have this bacteria but in acne patients it gets clogged up in our pores due to them being irregularly shaped compared to someone without acne and it gets stuck in there with the skin oils.   This causes a plug up and that is what results in an acne flare.   The bacteria overgrows and it spreads on the face/neck/back wherever you have it.   The only way to rid of the overabundance of p.acnes is antibiotics, no facewash will help if this is your acne cause, it will demand antibiotic treatment.    \n\nA second medication I  use is retin-a.   This helps my skin to shed off dead cells, making my skin appear healthier.   I tried so many other things, proactive, tea tree oil, tazorac etc, but nothing did my acne justice like what I am doing now.   I am telling you, I swear by it