What is Acne?
January 1st, 2008 admin Acne Myths 0
Contrary to popular belief, acne is not just a problem for teenagers. Yes, the problem most commonly raises its ugly, pus-filled head when the hormones of puberty kick in, but it can actually occur at any age. The real danger years for an acne breakout are from ten or so to around forty, but even babies can get acne and the breakouts can occur well into old age. An acne breakout is possible even if you have rarely, or even never, suffered from acne before.
Acne isn’t a simple matter of a few spots here and there. The most commonly affected area if the face, as everyone knows; however, it is not unusual for the back, chest and upper arms to be affected by an acne breakout. These breakouts are typified by spots or pimples, but also whiteheads, blackheads and blocked pores. If you’re really unlucky these pimples will fill with pus and can become inflamed and quite sore. Rubbing, picking or otherwise breaking these pustules will spread the bacteria further and worsen the acne breakout so that even quite painful cysts way develop.
