About Acne Breakout Causes
Acne has many causes. This chronic skin disease affects children and adults, males and females. There are a few types of acne -- acne vulgaris, nodular acne and cystic acne. The most common type is acne vulgaris, which causes pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. Nodules are pus-filled lesions that take a long time to heal. However, in all types, the acne develops in similar ways.
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Excessive Oil
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With many acne sufferers, the sebaceous glands on the skin produce too much sebum. This thick oil makes the skin very oily, which can clog pores.
Dead Skin Cells
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The top layer of the skin, called the epidermis, sloughs off dead skin cells. If the skin is not exfoliated, dead skins cells find their way into the pores.
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Clogged Pores
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The main reason for breakouts or acne lesions is clogged pores or hair follicles. If the pores are clogged with dirt, oil and dead skin cells, blemishes develop.
Bacteria
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Bacteria are always on the skin, but some forms lead to skin problems. Bacteria combines with clogged pores, which leads to more serious acne like nodular and cystic acne.
Weakened Immune System
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The immune system fights disease. If the immune system is compromised due to poor nutrition or illnesses that weaken a person's immunity, then acne can develop more easily.
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