* What causes acne?
---- A combination of inheritance, your hormones, birth control pills/Depo-Provera, Andro or DHEA and aggravating factors such as stress, heat, sweat and friction, and substances which plug the oil glands.
* .How do I cure adult acne?
---- Acne is controlled, not cured. It may continue well into adult life, especially in women
* .Does dirt or diet cause acne?
---- Dirt or diet does not cause acne. Some notice that caffeine, milk or processed foods aggravate it.
* Why does stress worsens acne?
---- Women under stress produce more androgens and both sexes produce more adrenocorticoids
* .Do cosmetics cause acne?
---- Certain foundations/concealers may worsen acne. Use non-comedogenic non-acnegenic products.
* Is it OK to pop a pimple?
---- Picking your acne may cause scars. If a blackhead or pus drop is visible, one gentle squeeze with clean fingertips is acceptable.
*How do hormones influence acne?
---- Some females have hormonal imbalance and produce more androgens or respond abnormally to androgens.