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There are four major factors responsible for causing acne. They act together to cause the characteristic pimples, whiteheads and blackheads associated with acne. They are: Overactive oil glands; Blockage of the skin pores; Activity of normal skin bacteria; Inflammation and Overactive Oil GlandsOil glands are located deep in the skin. They are also known as sebaceous glands.Each oil gland is connected to a tiny canal that contains a hair. The canal with its contained hair is called a follicle.The glands produce oil (also known as sebum) that flows to the surface of the skin through these canals to lubricate the hair follicles and the surrounding skin. The opening of the canal with the attached hair (follicle) onto the skin is the skin pore.The oil glands vary in size, and the larger ones are associated with visible skin pores.The oil glands are stimulated to produce oil by hormones, specifically the male hormones called androgens (women also have these hormones, but much less of them). These hormones are produ

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