Causes Of Body Acne Treatment

Acne is the public enemy number one in the US. Since 85% of people are effected by it in some time during there life. So if you fear some rugged criminal you should think again. As you are most likely to encounter Acne then some blood thirsty serial killer. So always be on the look out for this dreaded disease. Finding the causes of these diseases is important so that the remedy could be applied.

Our face and entire body is covered with tiny openings or pores. Each of these pores holds a tiny hair (follicle). Sebaceous glands are located at the bottom of each follicle and these glands produce an oily substance called sebum.

When this sebum gets trapped, a thin layer is formed which plugs the follicles. Bacteria multiply in the follicle leading to infection or lesions. These lesions can appear as small white or dark pimples called whiteheads or blackheads, or hard, reddish inflammations called acnes.

The main cause of body acne is Stress and hormonal changes. These are the major reasons for body acnes. Unhealthy diet habits can also be a cause. Other factors attributing to the formation of these Acnes are tight fitting clothes, heavy perspiration, and regular use of glossy makeup, usage of astringent products or steroid drugs and genetic causes.

Body acnes are most prevalent among teens and adults. They appear mostly on the chest, neck, backs and shoulders. Compared to facial acnes, body acnes are just too hard to get rid off. They are deep rooted in the thick skin of the body and constant rubbing with the clothes makes them more difficult to remove.