Acne is not simply caused by dirt or build-up, but dirt and oil can worsen the condition. Other factors that elevate the chances of acne are certain tumors, endocrine disorders, oily skin, exposure to weather extremes, hormonal changes, stress, and the use of certain drugs (such as estrogen, testosterone, cortisone, and others). Acne is not contagious. A tendency to develop acne can persist through ages 30's to early 40's.
So, why do people with the same condition respond differently to the same treatment? Well, a probable reason is this. Even though both people may have the same condition, the causes that lead to the same condition may be different. That is why it is important to find out what is the cause of your acne.
The face and upper neck are the most commonly affected, but the chest, back and shoulders may have acne as well. The upper arms can also have acne, but lesions found there are often keratosis pilaris, not acne. The typical acne lesions are comedones and inflammatory papules, pustules, and nodules. Some of the large nodules were previously called "cysts" and the term nodulocystic has been used to describe severe cases of inflammatory acne. True cysts are rarely found in acne, and the term should be abandoned and the term severe nodular acne used instead.
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