What are the causes and symptoms of acne?
The exact cause of acne is unknown. Several risk factors have been identified: • Age. Due to the hormonal changes they experience, teenagers are more likely to develop acne. • Gender. Boys have more severe acne and develop it more often than girls. • Disease. Hormonal disorders can complicate acne in girls. • Heredity. Individuals with a family history of acne have greater susceptibility to the disease. • Hormonal changes. Acne can flare up before menstruation, during pregnancy, and menopause. • Diet. No foods cause acne, but certain foods may cause flare-ups. • Drugs. Acne can be a side effect of drugs including tranquilizers, antidepressants, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and anabolic steroids. • Personal hygiene. Abrasive soaps, hard scrubbing, or picking at pimples will make them worse. • Cosmetics. Oil-based makeup and hair sprays worsen acne. • Environment. Exposure to oils and greases, polluted air, and sweating in hot weather aggravate acne. • Stress. Emotional stress may c
