What is acne?

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Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your skin follicles become blocked with oil and dead skin cells. It’s a very common condition, and most people have experienced acne in their lifetime, especially during their teen years as their sebaceous glands produce more oil health.

However, there’s no age limit to acne and many people in their 40s and 50s have adult acne สมัคร UFABET 

What causes acne?

Acne starts when the pores in your skin get clogged with oil and dead skin cells.

Each pore is connected to a sebaceous gland, which produces an oily substance called sebum. Extra sebum can plug pores, causing increased growth of bacteria known as Propionibacterium acnes, or P. acnes.

Your white blood cells attack P. acnes, leading to skin inflammation. Some cases of acne are more severe than others, but common symptoms include whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples.

Many factors may contribute to the development, including:

  • genetics
  • diet
  • stress
  • hormone changes
  • infections

Standard clinical treatments are the most effective for reducing. You can also try home treatments, though more research on their effectiveness is need. Below are 14 home remedies.

Spot treat with tea tree oil.

  • Pros: don’t need a lot of product, can be left on overnight, natural
  • Cons: drying, essential oils aren’t FDA approved

Tea tree oil is an essential oil that’s extracted from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a small tree native to Australia.

A 2018 study found that applying tea tree oil to the skin may reduce acne.

A small 2019 study found that, compared with benzoyl peroxide. Participants using a tea tree oil ointment for experience less dry skin and irritation. They also felt more satisfied with the treatment.

According to a 2017 study, tea tree oil may be an effective substitute for topical and oral antibiotics. That could cause bacterial resistance if used long term.