The Problem Of Pimples And Acne - And How To Fight It by Stella Marie

What is acne? It is a pimpled, inflamed skin condition which starts during the teens and generally continues to the mid-twenties. It is a reflection of the fluctuation of hormone production as the body matures. It is not infectious and not a serious ailment. But it is a matter of serious concern to boys and girls.

The structure of the skin What causes this condition? Take a close look at the structure of the skin: it shows there are two major layers, the outerf skin epidermis and the underlying dermis or 'true skin'.

The epidermis is pigmented, translucent and void of nerves and blood vessels. At the inner edge of the epidermis - where it joins the dermis-is the area where the skin grows, and as it does so the outer surface is continually rubbed and flaked away. The dermis contains blood vessels, nerves and glands. The glands open onto the surface of the skin though ducts ending in pores. The pit in which the hair grows is called the follicle and it is really an extension of the epidermis down into the dermal layer. It is in this pit that a substance called sebum, which is produced by the sebaceous glands is found.

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