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When the skin produces too much sebum and does not peel off the dead skin cells quickly enough, there can be a build-up of hair follicles, which causes a clot to form. This stopper can cause the hair follicle to swell and form a white blackhead or, if the stopper is open on the surface, form a dark or black blackhead. A common misconception is that the black blackhead is due to the fact that the skin is unclean and that the black is dirt. This is not the case, but it is simply skin pigment (melanin) that oxidizes and becomes dark when open pores come into contact with the oxygen of the air.
The reason why the area around the blackheads becomes inflamed is often that bacteria and fungi like the oily environment around the blackhead and grow. This can lead to variability and also inflammation of the skin around the pimple (papules/pustules).
A blockage or inflammation that develops deep down in the sebaceous glands can form tubers under the surface of the skin called cysts.
Hormonal impact
Testosterone or other androgenic hormones stimulate sebaceous glands to produce more sebum than is necessary. During puberty, hormone changes occur in both boys and girls, and the sebaceous gland that is sensitive to these hormonal changes then produces more sebum. Oily skin is therefore a very common skin condition during puberty or in the years after, increasing the propensity to get blackheads and acne.
Hereditary influence
There is some evidence that heredity plays a major role in the development of blackheads and acne. If both parents have suffered from acne during puberty, then it is likely that their children will also develop acne.
Although the main causes of acne-prone skin tend to be hormonal or hereditary, there are a couple of other factors that have been seen can exacerbate symptoms; this applies above all to diet and various skin care products. When it comes to diet, it is very individual, but there are studies that show that certain foods combined with oily skin increase the risk of acne. However, we always recommend not only changing your diet but combining it with a medical treatment if you suffer from acne that requires medical treatment. This is to minimize the risk of scarring.
The following factors have been shown to affect acne symptoms in addition to hereditary factors.
It is always good to consult with a dermatologist, even for mild and early symptoms (to prevent the condition from getting worse), but there are some rules that are good to follow;
Contrary to what all myths claim, toothpaste does not help to dry out rashes. There is no medical evidence to suggest that they help in any way. In fact, toothpaste contains substances that can irritate and damage the skin.
More information in the Skin Bible
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