Chickenpox is a common illness among kids, particularly those under age 12.
Chickenpox is caused by a virus called the varicella-zoster virus (varicella is the medical name for chickenpox). Chickenpox spreads in tiny droplets of saliva and nasal mucus, by sneezes and coughs from an infected person. The virus is already in these droplets, which is why it spreads so fast. Chickenpox causes a red, itchy rash on the skin that usually appears first on the abdomen or back and face, and then spreads to almost everywhere else on the body, including the scalp, mouth, nose, ears, and genitals.
It is the curse of teenagers around the world, but acne is caused by a combination of factors that aren’t related to age and can strike in your thirties as well as your teens.
In fact acne is the most common skin disease and more than 85% of people between the ages of 12 and 24 suffer from some form of acne.
So what causes this condition if it is not just hormonal? Well contrary to popular belief acne is not caused by not getting washed properly or eating greasy food. In fact acne is caused by the clogging of the pores, which in turn prevents sebum ,which is a characteristic oil, reaching the skins surface thus creating acne.
The notion that skin care is a woman’s past time is a myth that needs to be let go. There are many guys out there who take the appearance of their skin very seriously. And why not? Acne affects more men than women and even guys can be very self conscious about their skin’s appearance.
The Reality Of Being A Man
For most men facial and body acne is a reality that they must deal with every day. A guy’s life is often very active and exposes his skin to many pollutants and particles either through the working environment or the rigors of physical activity and sports.
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