Few are more frustrating diseases for teenagers and their parents than acne.  Luckily today much can be done to safely decrease the cosmetic damage and ease the anxiety and embarrassment so often associated with this age-old problem, by treating the acne naturally. Acne has been called a “badge of adolescence” because it affects so many teenagers. It’s the most common skin disease affecting up to 85 percent of those aged 12 to 25. And 11 percent of adults 25 and older. The trouble begins in small skin structures called “pilosebaceous follicles”, the skin’s oil glands. These are found in large numbers on
the face, chest and back. Each follicle consists of a tiny sebaceous gland that secretes a waxy substance called “sebum”. The trouble begins when follicles become too active. Excessive  amounts of sebum are produced which block the
follicle’s narrow opening. This causes a closed swelling to form commonly called a “whitehead”. But if sebum forces its way to the skin’s surface and opens up its labeled a “blackhead”. The black color is due to the pigment present, not the result of dirt.

So what causes acne? Several factors are at work. We know that acne almost never occurs until puberty. At this age increased amounts of male hormone (androgens) are produced which stimulate sebaceous glands.

What is the best way to treat this universal malady? One thing is certain. Don’t pick at the lesions. Many dermatologists agree that even severe cases of acne will not produce scars if patients can be persuaded to leave lesions alone. Anxious teenagers who try to dig out whatever is inside the lesion increase the chance of scarring. Topical treatment with lotions or creams may be all that’s needed for mild to moderate cases of acne. These agents help to decrease the activity of follicles and remove the impaction. But the combination of antibiotics along with local agents such as topical tretinoin may be the best way to treat severe inflammatory lesions. Also don’t forget the natural treatments that can be employed to lessen or even remove complete acne from your face, back or any other place on your body. Read this article for one of the best tips on acne natural treatment.