Tuesday, March 13, 2007

One theory


The exact cause of acne is unknown. One theory is that when hormone levels increase during puberty, the skin of the acne- prone person reacts by producing excess sebum (oils). The bacteria on the skin alter these oils to produce substances that cause acne. The hair follicle, the site of acne may get plugged with dead skin cells. Sebum and bacteria may accumulate and cause pimples.

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