Acne occurs when the skin’s pores become clogged. Glands connected to the pores produce an oily substance called sebum, which carries dead skin cells to the surface. When oil, dead skin and hair clump together, bacteria forms and a pimple grows.
There are different factors that can cause and contribute to adult acne.
Stress. When responding to stress our bodies produce more androgens, types of hormones that stimulate the oil glands
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and hair follicles in the skin. This can lead to acne.
Changes in hormone levels. Fluctuating hormone levels can cause acne outbreaks. Women commonly develop
