Acne is a skin condition characterized by occurrence of cysts, blackheads, nodules, whiteheads, pimples, papules, pustules etc. The exact caused behind occurrence of acne condition have not be established. However on the basis of available statistics, researchers attribute occurrence of acne to factors like unhygienic/irregular eating habits, stress, certain medications, hormonal imbalances, inadequate sleep, bacterial infections etc. Hormonal level changes takes place at number of times in the human body. Production of sebum (oil), which can help in development of acne, is related to hormonal balances of the body. Generally, acne does not affect kids and children at younger age because the hormonal levels in their body do not undergo changes. The oil producing glands in the children are not matured.
Acne resulted from imbalances of hormonal levels is referred to as hormonal acne. Women are more vulnerable to this form of acne as they undergo hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy and menopause. Intake of certain medication may also lead to imbalances in the hormonal levels. Androgen hormone which is present in both men and women is considered to be main factor responsible for development of acne condition. As a result of hormonal imbalance excessive oil is produced by the oil producing glands. Such excessive oil is considered good environment of bacterial development. The accumulation of oil and development of bacteria leads to clogging of hair follicle and clogging of hair follicle is main cause behind development of acne.