Acne Adolescent and its Treatment

As already indicated some spell it as acne adoloscent.
It is most common that adolescents and young adults get the disorder, nomatter what your race is or your age.
Almost 85 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 24 develop acne. For most people, acne tends to go away by the time they reach their thirties; however, some people in their forties and fifties continue to have this skin problem.

Adolescent girls and adult women may experience more acne or acne flares at the time of changing hormone levels which is 2 to 7 days before their menstrual period starts.
Other factors, for males and females, that can make acne worse are:
- Friction caused by leaning on or rubbing the skin
- Pressure from bike helmets, backpacks, or tight collars
- Environmental irritants, such as pollution and high humidity
- Squeezing or picking at blemishes
- Hard scrubbing of the skin.

There are many myths about what is causing acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but foods seem to have little effect on the development and course of acne in most people. Another common myth is that dirty skin causes acne; however, blackheads and other acne lesions are not caused by dirt. Finally, stress does not cause acne.

Treatments.
Dermatologists, doctors who are specialized in skin problems, often treat acne. They treat all kinds of acne, particularly severe cases. Doctors who are general or family practitioners, pediatricians, or internists may treat patients with milder cases of acne.

The goals of treatment are to heal existing lesions, stop new lesions from forming, prevent scarring, and make the psychological stress and embarrassment caused by this disease, less significant. Treatment with medication is aimed at reducing several problems that play a part in causing acne: abnormal clumping of cells in the follicles, increased oil production, bacteria, and inflammation. Depending on the level of the person's acne, the doctor will recommend one of several over-the-counter (OTC) medicines or prescription drugs that are topical (used on the skin) or systemic (taken by mouth). The doctor may suggest using more than one topical medicine or combining oral and topical medication.
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