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Why Me?
Why Me?
There are three
contributing factors to acne: the overproduction of oil, the
shedding of dead skin cells and bacteria build-up.
Acne begins around puberty, when there is an increase in the
production of the sex hormones called androgens. These hormones
regulate the activity and size of the oil-producing sebaceous
glands that reside in the pores, or hair follicles of your skin.
The increased production of these hormones causes the oil glands
to get bigger in the areas where acne occurs.
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Figure 1. Detailed structure of hair follicle
The sebaceous
glands make an oily substance called sebum. Sebum travels through
the hair follicles to the surface of the skin. The lining of the
wall of the hair follicle sheds skin cells, which then stick
together with the sebum. The follicle gets clogged, plugging up the
opening in the surface of the skin. Whiteheads and blackheads are
the results. The sebum and cell debris contribute to the growth of
bacteria that live in your pores.
Figure 2. Normal hair follicle Figure 3. Whitehead Figure 4.
Blackhead Figure
Your body will attempt to dear the dogged pores by sending in
specialized cells that invade the follicle to help clean it up. In
the process, the wall of the follicle may weaken and rupture,
emptying the contents of the follicle into the surrounding tissue.
When this occurs, swelling or redness can develop around the
affected follicle, resulting in the larger bumps or pimples
characteristic of acne. These are known as papules and pustules and
can sometimes cause scarring.
Figure 5. Papule
Figure 6. Pustule
The life cycle of a pimple can take 8 weeks to run its course. It can take even longer for the spots left by some acne pimples to fade completely. The aim of acne therapy is to unclog the plugged pores and keep them clear by using effective medicines such as 101E Acne Getaway®.
Consult with your physician or dermatologist if your acne is severe. WHEN AND IF YOUR ACNE IS MILD OR MODERATE trial and error is unavoidable until you find the best solution for you. It can be a hormonal or non-hormonal NON-PRESCRIPTION or NATURAL PRODUCT or a COMBINATION OF PRODUCTS depending on your specific condition and genetic nature.
Mila Lopez. Dermatologist. April 2001.
Acne Getaway is a topically applied lotion that comes in a 60 ml bottle and will last between 3 and 5 weeks if applied in accordance with directions.
