Pop Your Acne Questions with Dr. Pimple Popper
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What do they have in common?
We all have acne hormones—
and that may be why acne is the most common skin condition in the US
Up to 50Million people in the US are affected by acne each year
Acne happens when pores become clogged with sebum (an oily wax in the skin), dead skin cells, and bacteria.
What are the different types of acne?
Blackheads
Dark, black spots
Tiny & debris filled
Whiteheads
Tiny white or flesh colored bumps
Pimples
Inflammation causes small, red bumps
Acne Cysts or Nodules
Deep & painful
Can cause scarring
But no matter what they look like on the outside....it all starts from the same root cause...acne hormones in the skin.
Got questions that keep
popping up?
She’s here to talk about the stuff no one wants to talk about—spilling the tea on what really causes acne and why so many people get it. She’ll pop a few acne myths and drop some serious knowledge. So pull up a chair, bring your questions about acne hormones, and get ready to have a few AH-ha acne moments with Dr. Pimple Popper!
Here’s how acne hormones work
Overproduction of sebum can cause inflammation and bacterial growth, which leads to acne. Sebum production is controlled by acne hormones in the skin, called androgens. Since hormones fluctuate throughout life, starting in the teen years, acne hormones can cause acne for almost anyone—all genders, ages, and stages.
See how hormones cause acne
of young people ages 12 - 24 struggle with at least mild acne.*
Hormones tend to fluctuate a lot during these years, so that can help explain why so many teens and young adults experience acne.
*According to the American Academy of Dermatology
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