
There are several myths around what causes acne, many of which are untrue. But all doctors agree that acne is a hormonal disease and you can find out more about the relationship between hormones and acne in our article hormones and acne.
We also know that some of us are more genetically prone to blemishes than others and that certain medications, smoking, stress and inappropriate skincare can all trigger acne. There’s also evidence of a correlation between diet and acne. You can read more about all these potential causes and triggers in the causes and triggers of acne.
This article focuses on the physiological causes of acne - it look at what is actually going on in our skin. We examine the multiple, complex factors involved in the development of blackheads, whiteheads and pimples and how they progress into acne.