Acne infliction in all ages

Infant acne

Occurrence of acne on infants is a common condition; it is a natural skin disease which clears off in a matter of several weeks. Acne-like bumps on the surface of the face are caused by trapped oil on the skin follicle. Infantile acne generally appears on the baby’s cheek but may often cover the forehead and the chin. Slight blemishes on the skin are due to exposure to hormonal alteration in the womb preceding childbirth. This needed no treatment but may re-occur after six months.

Persistence of this condition may suggest early sexual hormonal reproduction. In this case, the infant must be examined by a physician to determine if there exists a genetic predisposition in acne development.

Ages two to six are acne free zone, meaning acne development will cease between these ages. In addition to this, if cases of acne are seen during this stage of life, it is important to consult a physician. This condition may also suggest a problematic hormonal balance in the child.

Teenage acne

American Academy of Dermatology states that there are several reasons behind acne production in puberty. One is the result of excessively productive sebaceous glands. These glands produce sebum and are attached on the hair follicles. Sebum is an oily substance which produces blemish on the skin if trapped on the hair follicles. At any rate, acne can also be a product of bacterial reproduction at an abnormal pace. Doctors often provide treatments using tropical antibiotics; these are efficient in destroying Propionibacterium acnes, which is the primary cause of acne. Additionally, too quick shedding of dead skin cells and the release of toxic substance on the skin may also be the cause for this skin disorder.

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