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The exact cause of acne is unknown, several related factors are:
� Hormonal activity supposed to be responsible, such as menstrual cycles and puberty.
> Increase in hormones called androgens (male sex hormones), which causes sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum.
> Hormonal changes related to pregnancy can also cause acne.
� Another factor is heredity or genetics. Researchers believe that the tendency to develop acne can be inherited from parents. For example, studies have shown that many school-age boys with acne have a family history of the disorder.
> Accumulation of dead skin cell.
> Bacteria in the pores, to which body becomes allergic.
> Skin irritation or scratching of any sort will active the inflammation.
> Starting or stopping birth control pills.
> Heredity (if your parents had acne, you might get it too).
> Some types of medicine.
> Greasy makeup.
In some patients, contributing factors may be:
Pressure: In some patients, pressure from helmets, chinstraps, collars, and the like can aggravate acne.
� Hormonal activity supposed to be responsible, such as menstrual cycles and puberty.
> Increase in hormones called androgens (male sex hormones), which causes sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum.
> Hormonal changes related to pregnancy can also cause acne.
� Another factor is heredity or genetics. Researchers believe that the tendency to develop acne can be inherited from parents. For example, studies have shown that many school-age boys with acne have a family history of the disorder.
> Accumulation of dead skin cell.
> Bacteria in the pores, to which body becomes allergic.
> Skin irritation or scratching of any sort will active the inflammation.
> Starting or stopping birth control pills.
> Heredity (if your parents had acne, you might get it too).
> Some types of medicine.
> Greasy makeup.
In some patients, contributing factors may be:
Pressure: In some patients, pressure from helmets, chinstraps, collars, and the like can aggravate acne.
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