Acne is usually because of abnormalities in the glands. During normal circumstances, the cells around a gland exfoliate pores naturally. But there are instances when these cells malfunction, because of blockage. Usually, the gland produces sebum and it will not work properly if there is a hormonal imbalance in the body. When there is an increased in the production of sebum, bacteria called proprionaobacterim acnes will prevail. Generally, these bacteria progresses in sebum rich environment and the glands will become infected and inflamed later on. Infected glands produce more sebum that aggregates the condition. The glands will become more filled with dead cells pus, sebum and bacteria and the cycle of acnes live on forever if you do anything about it. (more…)