Acne is a nagging problem particularly for women, with its sudden appearance and the lasting scars that it leaves behind. No matter how much you abhor it, acne is an undeniable part of most teenagers’ lives and a fair amount of effort must be put in fighting these ugly little things and checking their recurrence.

When the sebum secreted by skin glands comes in contact with bacteria, it results in an infection, which is known as acne. When this infection is being healed, a protein named collagen is created under the skin. When the collagen is in excess, there is a swelling and when its generation is below normal then it leads to tiny craters on the skin. Either of these factors can lead to acne scars. Teenagers are usually most prone to acne as the hormone levels shoot up during puberty causing more sebum secretion.

Among the typical reasons of acne infection are application of beauty products that are not suitable to the type of skin, taking contraceptive medication, intake of medicinal drugs, and hereditary reasons. Numerous lifestyle aspects including food that is not healthy enough and mental stress can also result in acne. But contrary to what most people believe, scientists have not discovered any relation between oily food and acne.

Although a number of creams and herbal skin care products are sold in the market to deal with acne, it is better to seek medical help if the problem aggravates or keeps on recurring. Avoiding pressing the acne or poking it with any sharp object is a must to avoid worsening of acne.

An increasing number of people are also opting for cosmetic treatments to remove acne scars and to get back a skin free of scars and blemishes. Surgical procedures and laser treatment are among the most effective methods of permanently removing acne scars, but a lot of other new treatments are also available these days. You must take advice from a reputed skin specialist who would be able to assess your skin type and suggest a proper remedy accordingly.

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