• Question: Why teenagers tend to have spots?

    Asked by Sofia Masiello to Carmen, Steph on 20 Mar 2015.
    • Photo: Stephanie Dyson

      Stephanie Dyson answered on 20 Mar 2015:

      Nobody is completely sure. Experts believe the primary cause is a rise in androgen levels – androgen is a type of hormone. Androgen levels rise when a human becomes an adolescent. Rising androgen levels make the oil glands under your skin grow; the enlarged gland produces more oil. Excessive sebum can break down cellular walls in your pores, causing bacteria to grow. Some studies indicate that a susceptibility to acne could also be genetic but my family all had lovely skin except for me so I am not sure about that!

      Steph

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