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What Cause Zits ?
What cause zits is the question asked by many
young people who suffer from zits and not just
adolescents either. Normally zits are caused by the
bacteria Propionibacterium. This gets trapped in
clogged skin pores (or hair follicles) more often
on the face but can also be on other parts of the
body. The bacteria produces enzymes which it uses
to break down the sebum (the oil produced by the
body's sebaceous glands) and in this process it
blocks / clogs up the skin pore. The enzymes show
as inflammation/redness in the affected area and
are generally know by young people as zits.
 The
inflammation shows up as zits and is known as
superficial acne. If the inflammation is deeper
within the skin and pores resulting in cysts (large
red lumps) it is known as cystic acne.
So typical zits are the result of an imbalance
in the glandular production of the sebaceous gland
that secretes directly onto the skin.
There are many forms of zits which explain why
it is so difficult to treat acne. Essentially, zits
are a result of blocked skin pores. Zits are not
caused by stress, as you may have thought, but are
more likely to be attributed to poor diet and lack
of exercise and fresh air.
The excess oil / sebum is actually a by-product
of testosterone production in the body of
adolescent boys going through puberty; in women,
the hormonal changes occurring before the menstrual
cycle may also cause sporadic outbreaks of
zits.
Another cause of zits has been traced to diets
and the lack of essential fatty acids. The body
needs a specific quantity of essential fatty acids
to remain in balance and the everyday Western diet
does not provide a sufficient amount for most young
people, whereas trans-fats and other nonessential
fats are found in large quantities and it is this
imbalance in the fat ratio that tips the scale in
favor of excess production of sebum, leading to
outbreaks of zits.
Certain chemicals & drugs may also be
factors in the appearance of zits. Any drug that
has
added hormones or that changes the hormonal balance
of the body is a possible cause.
Overall good health is essential to be zit free
and this includes a healthy diet, gentle but
effective skin care and decreased exposure to
chemicals and drugs which may affect the natural
hormone levels of the body.
On the other hand, adult acne may be caused by
hormonal imbalances, pollution, medications or
stress to name just a few. Studies have shown a
direct correlation between hormonal imbalances and
outbreaks of zits in women ranging in age from 30
to 40 years.
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Other forms of zits include:
-Cosmetic Acne - caused by the active
ingredients in the cosmetic being
used.-Acne Conglobata - usually due to
hereditary
-Acne Detergens - the use of soaps and
cleaners that cause an irritating effect
to the skin.
-Acne Excoriee - brought about by the
constant picking of the zits on the face
and body.
-Acne Mallorca - caused by exposure to
sunlight.
-Acne Mechanica - caused by materials
& fabrics
-Acne Neonatorum affects infants and is
transferred by way of hormones from mother
to child
-Acne Pomade - caused by the use of oils
found in hair care products
-Acne Fulminans, Acne Keloidalis and Acne
Medicametosa are other forms of acne
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