This problem is surely not work of a vengeful sorcerer. Acne vulgaris is what this most common skin disorder in United States is scientifically called. Statistics has it that 15 million people in US alone are afflicted with acne. It is an embarrassing problem among teenagers. But this condition is not only limited to those awkward years. Adult acne is also prevalent, especially among people in age group of 25 to 40.

Acne is a disease that resulted from accumulation of sebum, a highbrow term for oil, underneath skin. When this happens and desquamation (human's way of molting) process goes wrong, pores become clogged. Aggravation will continue and soon infection sets in. A bad bug called Propionibacterium acnes causes this infection. Overproduction of oil and mismanagement of process of shedding cells equals bunged pores. Clogged pores plus P. acnes, scoundrel, equals breakout. Those pesky zits are produced just as easy as that.

One of pushing forces that may cause occurrence of acne includes elevation of levels of testosterone among adolescents. No, it's not Toblerone misspelled. No matter how many anecdotes you've heard about chocolate addiction causing zits to dominate your face, there's really no enough scientific basis to prove this. Testosterone is a chemical produced by body that increase sebum production and change keratin of hair follicles. Testosterone is an androgen. Androgen is a hormone produced in high levels among males. This is reason behind worse cases of acne among teenage boys more than girls.

Adult acne is called acne rosacea. It is characterized by following: unsightly thick, red skin on nose and cheeks, pus-filled blisters, small red bumps, and small red blood vessels seen on skin surface. It is more commonly linked to increased levels of stress. Isn't it interesting how body reacts to this stimulus? NOT. When exhausted, like Gizmo getting wet, our skin could actually give birth to little monsters! Though they are not as troublesome as gremlins, they could be just as annoying as well. Seriously, pimples can be difficult to deal with, and can cause depression and anxiety in an adult same way it can in a teen. Pressure from work and family responsibilities is thought to possibly affect normal balance of our hormones. And hormones messed up means having to put up with bumpy complexion caused by adult acne.

Aside from stress-triggered hormonal imbalance, hot foods alcohol consumption, and smoking are also considered to exacerbate adult acne. This may help you reconsider your food preferences and habits.

One of most uncomfortable physical symptoms of menopause is definitely hot flashes. While some episodes are barely noticeable, others can be debilitating. A hot flash can be embarrassing, uncomfortable, and often coming at inappropriate times such as during an emotionally-charged situation.

Described as a sudden warmth in face and neck area, and sometimes spreading to chest, a hot flash can last from a few seconds to a half hour. Some women will have several a day, some only once a week, and a lucky few none at all. You may experience a vague awareness precipitating it. You can be dizzy, have a headache, or be emotional. After a while, you may begin to feel tired, irritable, and have trouble concentrating and sleeping. A hot flash that happens at night is known as a "night sweat".

In a warm country like Malaysia, perhaps menopausal women may experience this distressing symptom more often than their peers in countries with cooler climates.