what are the side effects of any of these dermacleanse products (both oral and topical) Do any of them cause depression like accutane is said to do. antibiotics don't seem to work for my 17 yr old some and the acne really bothers him. Please let us know about the side effects which really concern me.

Almost all teenagers get acne at one time or another. You haven't done anything to cause your acne. It's not your fault if you have it. Pimples are caused when oil ducts in the skin get plugged up and then burst, causing redness and swelling. Although there are many myths about acne, the following are the three main factors that cause it. When you begin puberty, certain hormones, called androgens, increase in both males and females.

All acne is a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit, which is made up of a hair follicle, sebaceous gland, and a hair. These units are found everywhere on the body except on the palms, soles, top of the feet, and the lower lip. The number of pilosebaceous units is greatest on the face, upper neck, and chest. Sebaceous glands produce a substance called sebum, which is responsible for keeping the skin and hair moisturized.

Several factors contribute to the development of acne. The primary problem is that the abnormal flaking of cells inside the hair follicle leads to the formation of a plug. The plug can enlarge and even rupture the hair follicle. A ruptured hair follicle spills its contents of oil and debris into the skin where it leads to swelling and causes redness (inflammation).

Your doctor can provide answers to many of your questions about acne. You can also check out other websites such as aad.org, skincarephysicians.com, or familydoctor.org. BenzaClin® was studied in mild to moderate acne patients. BenzaClin® is an acne product you can get with a doctor's prescription. Side effects are usually limited to the skin and include dry skin, itching, peeling, redness and sunburn. Also, clindamycin, an ingredient in BenzaClin®, may cause diarrhea.

Researchers are still trying to fully understand the exact causes of acne. Although the entire story is not clear, here are some factors that are known. Hormones are a key factor – particularly an increase in a type of androgen (male sex hormone). These increase in both males and females at puberty, which is why acne is so common among teenagers. But, other hormonal changes like pregnancy7, the menstrual cycle and birth control pills (starting or stopping) can trigger acne.

Acne is caused by elevated hormone levels that occur mainly during puberty. The hormones that are changing are the androgenic (male) hormones that are present in both females and males. Those hormones cause the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum. Sebum is an oily substance that is usually needed to lubricate hair and skin. However, if an excess of sebum is produced that will, together with dead cells, eventually plug the pores of the skin. The sebaceous glands are attached to hair follicles.