And the good news is.....pizza, fried foods, and chocolate do not cause acne! 

Acne, or pimples, usually starts in the early teens when the oil glands in the body start making more sebum (oil).  Approximately 85% of teens and pre-teens - along with many adults get acne.  It is so common that it is considered a normal part of growing up.  Acne predominately appears on the face, and sometimes on the back, shoulders and chest.  Acne can be heredity, and girls usually get it at a younger age than boys.

Teens get acne because of hormone changes that come with puberty - not because of what they are eating!  Acne is not uncommon to have in your 30's and 40's.

A 'whitehead' results when the hair follicle, or pore, gets plugged up with oil, dead skin cells or germs.  If the pore remains open the air touches it and turns it black - it then becomes a 'blackhead'.  A blackhead is not caused by dirt.

Acne can be exacerbated by: menstruating; stress; contraception pills that contain male hormones; oily cosmetics; working in hot humid places or with oil or grease; some types of medicines; or hormone changes during pregnancy.

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