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Do You Suffer From Acne? Tips To Maintain Clear, Healthy Looking Skin Do You Suffer From Acne? Tips To Maintain Clear, Healthy Looking Skin
Do You Suffer From Acne? Tips To Maintain Clear, Healthy Looking Skin According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), acne affects nearly 50 million Americans every year. Acne is considered a skin disease of the pilosebaceous unit, which is the skin pore and associated hair follicle/oil complex.  While acne typically affects adolescents and young adults, it can begin and even worsen for adults in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Acne will typically resolve itself, but it can take years to decades to completely dissipate.   Acne is caused by five main factors: Excess sebum or oil production; Clogged pores…

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Got Oily Skin? Learn What Causes It And How To Avoid It Got Oily Skin? Learn What Causes It And How To Avoid It
Got Oily Skin? Learn What Causes It And How To Avoid It Oily skin is a dreaded yet common skin complaint. The number and activity of sebaceous glands in the skin, which are the oil producing glands, is largely genetic. An excess secretion of sebum, or oil, can lead to shiny skin, enlarged pore size, clogged pores and acne. Factors that may increase or decrease the presence of oily skin: • Excess androgen hormones (sex hormones), in particular dihydrotestosterone (DHT), stimulate sebum production. • Hormonal fluctuations, particularly during menstruation, pregnancy and with disorders of the ovaries, testicles and adrenal glands, can also trigger…

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