Why are Teens Prone to Acne?
Sunday, March 14th, 2010 at
9:29 am
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Teens tend to undergo numerous chemical changes around the ages of 9 to 14. Namely, their bodies are very sensitive just as babies’ bodies are. Naturally, every change that occurs in the inside of one person’s body is reflected on the outside, especially on their faces. However, statistics show that women are more likely to suffer from severe acne problems than men, but it doesn’t mean that men are immune to pimples at all.
Probably, there isn’t a person who hasn’t encountered the problem with acne for at least once in their life. Most often it affects the younger population such as teens, and occurs as the result of hormonal processes that take place in a teenager’s body. However, adults can also experience severe problems with acne. In most cases, people decide to buy various ointments and creams hoping that they will successfully solve their problem, but in fact acne should be treated from within, in its very root.
It has become very common that, nowadays, people have lots of problems with acne. In general, teenagers and young adults all over the world are mostly affected by them. However, this condition differs from person to person, as in some people it can be mild, while others can suffer from severe cases of acne disruptions. No matter if they are mild or severe, acne should be treated immediately and in a proper way. If they are not treated in time they can cause permanent scars, loss of self-confidence and self esteem. Still, people seem to be very confused with popular myths of acne treatment, so this article will provide all the necessary information about this problem.
The word acne is derived from the word acme which means “the highest point”, coming from the Greek akme meaning “point” or “spot”. In 1835. it was originally mispelt, with an ‘n’ rather than an ‘m’.