·Blackheads are a common problem
Whiteheads are a common problem
·Skin has some scarring
Blemished skin is most common during the teenage years.
It is not uncommon, however, to find this condition in adults as well. Teenage
skin is prone to blemishes because of the increase in hormone production. This
influx of hormones stimulates the oil glands. If the oil flows freely from the
pores, blemishes will not develop and the skin will simply be an oily skin type.
This overproduction of oil, however, often combines with a build-up of dead
skin cells and causes clogging in the pores. As pressure builds, leakage into
the surrounding tissue occurs. Bacteria flourish in the clogged pore and the
surrounding inflamed tissue. This results in an infection and a blemish.
Adult blemishes are usually attributed to factors such as
diet, stress, cosmetics and environmental conditions such as air pollution. They
can also be the result of illness, poor systemic elimination, disrupted
intestinal flora, hereditary influences and hidden food allergies.
