Acne
The dermatologists at Midwest Medical Specialists focus on both teen and adult acne - and they understand the unique treatment demands of acne at these different stages of life.
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| Acne can affects male and females at any age due to a variety of metabolic and/or environmental causes - finding the root cause is a key part of the solution. Photo courtesy of: DR P. MARAZZI / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY |
For teens, the root cause of acne are hormonal changes that occur during puberty. When hormones change, oil glands make more sebum (the oil that lubricates your skin). Too much sebum can clog pores. Clogged pores make great places for bacteria to flourish and multiply, causing breakouts.
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| Clogged pores make great places for bacteria to flourish, leading to breakouts. Photo courtesy of: SHELIA HERMAN / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY |
The root causes of adult acne are more complex, and often require metabolic and hormonal assessment.
