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Title:

Know Your Enemy: Acne Basic Training

Word Count:
381

Summary:
Acne affects almost everyone. But don't just look in the mirror and cringe. Fight
back! Here's how.

Keywords:
acne, acne medication

Article Body:
You have company -- acne affects almost everyone. It strikes nearly 85% of the
population between the ages of 12 and 24. 40% of acne sufferers have breakouts
severe enough to require medical treatment.

Acne doesn't show favorites. Men and women of all races during adolescence and
adulthood are nearly equally prone to acne.

Location

It's a widespread skin condition characterized by lesions that break out on the
skin. The lesions form as whiteheads, blackheads, or cysts because pores get
clogged.

The so-called 'T zone' of the face -- the nose, the chin and forehead -- are the
most common areas for pimples to appear. The back is the second most common area
for acne, followed by the neck, chest, and shoulders.

Timing

Usually acne first attacks during adolescence, most often at puberty because that's
when the body starts producing an abundance of an oily substance called sebum.
Normally a good thing, sebum keeps the hair and skin soft and lubricated. But
during puberty, the body produces too much. The excess oil clogs the pores and
leaves the skin feeling oily.

Puberty also triggers an excess production of follicle cells. Dying cells quickly
build up and combine with sebum to form whiteheads. The oil and dead cell creates a
breeding ground for bacteria that creates redness and swelling in the area
resulting in pimples.

A Bad Image

Acne becomes a self-image difficulty for many people because it affects their
appearance. Teenagers are particularly at risk as acne can cause feelings of
reduced self-confidence and even depression. It causes some to withdraw from social
interactions and others become angry and troubled.

Most people find their acne has cleared up by the time they reach their 20s.
Although for some it can last throughout their adult years.

Treatable
The good news is there are many modern medical treatments for acne. The first line
of defense is to keep the skin clean and oil-free. Do this by gently washing with
soap and water twice a day, especially following activities or conditions that
cause perspiration. There is a wide variety of medical treatments available, both
prescribed and over-the-counter.

For serious cases, a dermatologist is needed for advice about nutrition, lifestyle
changes, topical medications, and antibiotics that fight the bacteria causing
pimples.

Don't just look in the mirror and cringe. Fight back!

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