Acne: From Acne Causes to Acne Treatments
Though acne is a common skin disease—60–70% of people are affected by acne at some point in their lives—those with persistent acne can feel very alone: feelings of isolation, depression and social inhibition frequently occur with acne. Yet there’s no need to suffer alone anymore. Use the Acne Web Guide to research acne treatment in the privacy of your home, find the latest news and research on acne, and connect with a community of other acne sufferers through online support groups.
Expand All Guide SectionsAcne Causes
Understanding the cause of acne is the first step toward treating it. Unfortunately, there’s no single cause and no simple answer. Acne can affect teenagers, adults, even newborn babies, and a variety of factors contribute to acne in each case. Read on to explore acne causes and take a look at the issues involved for each group.
Insights for Acne Causes
- Many of the Web sites on acne are trying to sell a product and therefore aren’t likely to provide unbiased, medically sound information. AcneNet, a Web site of the American Academy of Dermatology, is an excellent educational resource that provides credible information tailored for a general audience. For that reason, the AcneNet Web site appears several times throughout this guide.
- The sites included here can help you dispel myths about acne, such as the idea that eating greasy foods or chocolate causes acne (studies show that no specific foods cause acne) or that only teenagers get acne (plenty of adult men and women get acne, too, and adult women are more prone to acne than men).
- Be sure not to confuse rosacea (sometimes called acne rosacea) with acne. Rosacea is a skin disease involving the blood vessels in the face and occurs most commonly in adults ages 30 to 50. For more information on rosacea, visit MedicineNet.com.
Top Sites for Acne Causes
For an overview of acne causes …
MedicineNet.com
provides a lengthy introduction to acne. Use the links at the top of the article to jump to topics of interest, like “What is acne?” and “What causes acne?” Don’t miss the “What other skin conditions can mimic acne?” segment to rule out other conditions that may look like acne.
AcneNet
quickly defines acne and elaborates more on the different types of acne. Take a look at the photos of each type to help identify them, and don’t miss “Myths About Acne.”
For baby acne …
Mayo Clinic
defines milia and baby acne and has photos of both to make identification easy. Read the causes of each condition and find treatment suggestions.
For teen acne …
TeensHealth
explains what acne is and what causes it in language teens can relate to. Look for other helpful articles, such as “Can I Prevent Acne?” and “Myths About Acne.”
For acne in adult women …
The National Women’s Health Information Center
offers coverage of acne in women and begins by pointing out that acne affects men and women in different ways. Read the common causes of acne in women to learn the role that hormone changes play.
Health24
is a health and lifestyle Web site based in South Africa. Read the site’s article “Women with acne” to focus on the role of the male hormone androgen in the formation of acne in adult women.
For acne in adult men …
WebMD
explains some of the causes of acne and specifc acne treatments.
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