We spoke with Prof. Francesco Bruno, Dermatologist in Milan, Head of the National Department Acne and sebaceous gland disorders ISPLAD, Acne Board Member of the Mediterranean, that's what he told us.
What are the most common causes of acne in adolescents but also in men who have passed that age but find themselves afflicted by this problem, sometimes not only aesthetic?
Among young people the figure is almost 80%, differing only the extent of the clinical picture, usually more severe in males than in females. 50% of adolescents shows papules and pustules (pimples), with a peak incidence in 14-17 years in girls and 16-19 years in boys. When acne becomes more intense and is manifested by comedones (points blacks), the incidence rose to 90%.
Causes of acne: pimples appear because
To date, a true cause of acne is unknown. Analyzing the cases of several patients, the result seems to show that the affected person has a predisposition from birth. In these people, the sebaceous glands are more sensitive to stimulation of androgens (male hormones).
The appearance of acne dependent on hormones?
Consider acne a hormonal disease is a mistake, as well as cure with hormones is wrong, except in cases specified by the dermatologist. Except in very rare cases, the hormones of the patients are perfectly normal.
Acne can be caused it from?
The power supply has no relation with acne. It is not true that sufferers can not eat milk, dairy products or sugar and is only a myth that chocolate and chips worsen the clinical picture. The subject acneico can eat all you want.
