Comprehensive: What is Acne(Pimples) and What causes it

Many people don't know it as acne, many knows it as pimples.
Truly, some kids/parents are always happy whenever their child or they themselves have pimples. Lol. Quick story.

A wonderful morning, Child yawns, greets mum, greets dad and other extended relatives, brushes his teeth, while brushing, he checks the mirror, What's this on my face, He wondered and continued brushing, then Starts bathing, touches his face, Why is my face so rough, He wondered again, knowing in his mind that he would check the mirror while dressing, He started dressing, now it was time to comb hair, he joyfully draws his bears like he was going to take a photo, he goes to the mirror, sees pink or black stuffs over his face, I didn't change my cream or my soap. What happened? He thought, refusing to tell anyone since he was a big boy. Goes to the dining table for breakfast, mum sees his face. Michael, what's this all over your face, mum asked, she didn't wait for reply and said happily, is it pimples?. She asked then Called her husband. Sweetheart, Michael now has pimples, she said happily.(lol). Dad replies, wow, our son is now a big boy. Lol. Guessed you laughed
After reading this, tell me one word suitable for this parents. Lol
Oh My Dear, Pimples(acne) is a skin disease. It's not worth been happy about.
Another thought stroke me, "you guessing am the Michael?. Lol, nope Check my INstagram and see how fresh I am. Lol
Now over to the topic.
Read and get oriented!

What is acne?
The word acne comes from the word acme meaning "the highest point," which comes from the Greek akme meaning "point" or "spot" - it was originally misspelt, with an 'n' rather
than an 'm' in 1835.
Acne, medically known as Acne Vulgaris, is a skin disease that involves the oil glands at the base of hair follicles.
In humans, pimples tend to appear on the face, back, chest, shoulders and neck.
Simply put - skin cells, sebum and hair can clump together into a plug, this plug gets infected with bacteria, resulting in a swelling.
A pimple starts to develop when the plug begins to break down.
Scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine found that there are good and bad strains of bacteria that determine the severity and frequency of developing acne
. They explained in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology (March 2013 issue) that not all acne bacteria trigger pimples - in fact, one strain they identified can help keep the skin
pimple-free.
The types of pimples
Whiteheads - remain under the skin and are very small
Blackheads - clearly visible, they are black and appear on the surface of the skin.
Remember that a blackhead is not caused by dirt. Scrubbing your face vigorously when you see blackheads will not help
Papules - visible on the surface of the skin.
They are small bumps, usually pink
Pustules - clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are red at their base and have pus at the top
Nobules - clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are large, solid pimples.
They are painful and are embedded deep in the skin
Cysts - clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are painful, and are filled with pus. Cysts can easily cause scars.
How common is acne?
Human skin has pores (tiny holes) which connect to oil glands located under the skin.
The glands are connected to the pores via follicles - small canals. These glands produce Sebum, an oily liquid. The sebum carries dead
skin cells through the follicles to the surface of the skin.
Dermatologists (skin specialists) say that approximately three-quarters of 11 to 30 year- olds will get acne at some time. Acne can affect people of all races and all ages. It most
commonly affects adolescents and young adults, although there are people in their fifties who still get acne. According to Brown University, USA, approximately 17 million
Americans are estimated to have acne at any one time.
Although acne affects both men and women, young men suffer from acne for longer - probably because testosterone, which is present in higher quantities in young men, can
make acne worse.
What causes acne?
Nobody is completely sure what causes acne.
Experts believe the primary cause is a rise in androgen levels - androgen is a type of hormone. Androgen levels rise when a human becomes an adolescent. Rising androgen levels make the oil glands under your skin
grow; the enlarged gland produces more oil.
Excessive sebum can break down cellular walls in your pores, causing bacteria to grow.
Some studies indicate that a susceptibility to acne could also be genetic. Some medications
that contain androgen and lithium may cause acne. Greasy cosmetics may cause acne in some susceptible people. Hormone changes during pregnancy may cause acne either to
develop for the first time, or to recur.
Recent developments on acne causes from MNT news
Strain of acne-causing bacteria found to actually preserve skin
Everyone has acne-causing bacteria living on their skin, but researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine have identified that there are "good" and "bad" strains of the
bacteria, which determine the frequency and severity of developing pimples.
High GI-diet and dairy intake linked to acne.
A diet high in glycemic index foods and dairy products is now linked to acne, according to a new study published in the Journal of the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Good, hope you got oriented?.
In summary, Acne is a skin disease, it is caused: genetically, by foods, creams etc.
Preventive and treatment methods to be updated soon.