[DOC] [TLE] Questions and Answers About Acne [PAR] The exact cause of acne is unknown, but doctors believe it ... These increase in 
both boys and girls during puberty and ... Greasy cosmetics may alter the cells of 
the follicles and make them stick together, producing a plug. ... days before their 
menstrual period starts; oil from skin products... [DOC] [TLE] Changes in teenage skin - Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals [PAR] Adolescents encounter some distinct dermatologic problems, including acne, and 
thus ... It is a reduction in these proteins as we age which causes elderly skin to ... 
hair follicles, sebaceous (oil-producing) glands and sweat glands in the skin. [DOC] [TLE] Acne Causes - Mayo Clinic [PAR] Oil production; Dead skin cells; Clogged pores; Bacteria ... These areas of skin 
have the most oil (sebaceous) glands. ... Androgens are hormones that increase 
in boys and girls during puberty and cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and
... [DOC] [TLE] Teen Acne - What Causes Acne in Teens? | Acne.com [PAR] May 1, 2015 ... Hormones are the main culprits in acne production. When puberty hits, you begin 
to produce androgens, male sex hormones ... Androgens trigger your 
sebaceous glands to produce an overabundance of oil, especially on... [DOC] [TLE] Acne - UpToDate [PAR] Oct 14, 2016 ... Acne is a skin condition that causes pimples to develop. ... These cells combine 
with sebum (an oily substance that lubricates the hair and ... glands, enlarge 
during adolescence and sebum production increases (figure 2). ... External 
factors  Oil-based cosmetics may contribute to the development of acne. [DOC] [TLE] acne - Library of Congress [PAR] These horn cells create the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of skin. ... Living 
in a hot, humid climate will stimulate oil gland production. .... Due to fluctuations 
in hormones and other factors, the grading of your acne can change as you age 
... During puberty, everyone begins to produce hormones called androgens. [DOC] [TLE] Acne afflicts some even as adults | Deseret News [PAR] Jul 31, 1997 ... The cause of both teenage and adult acne is the same. Oil glands are producing 
an overabundance of oil. The glands' ducts become ... What length of the tubes 
were involved in the procedure? If only a clip was put on the... [DOC] [TLE] What to Use When Your Skin Stops Producing Natural Oils ... [PAR] But when you have an overabundance of it, a soft plug of sebum and dead skin 
cells can ... Sebum production increases during puberty when oil glands become 
enlarged ... This can cause skin problems, such as acne during adolescence. [DOC] [TLE] The Facts about Adult Acne  www.AcneMix.com [PAR] The causes and results of adult acne are the same as those breakouts that occur 
... Sebaceous glands begin producing an overabundance of oil, which can clog ... 
The first begins in adolescence and basically continues well into adulthood with 
... If these do not work effectively, talk to your doctor about the best prescription... [DOC] [TLE] Comedones - The What, Why, and How to Treat Them [PAR] The sebaceous gland provides the hair and skin nourishment and naturally ... 
However, when sebum is produced in excess, like in times of stress or when ... 
The majority of people tend to get comedonal acne most prominently during 
puberty. ... overtime, producing an overabundance of the sebum fluid, causing 
oily skin. [DOC] [TLE] Enhance Your Self-Esteem by Avoiding These Acne Causes and ... [PAR] The follicle is made up of a hair and a sebaceous (oil) gland. ... An 
overabundance of oil, a pore clogged by dead skin cells, and bacteria all 
contribute to the development of ... Young people are most at risk for developing 
acne during puberty. [DOC] [TLE] Patient Information: Acne (Beyond The Basics) [PAR] May 15, 2013 ... reduce scarring and changes in skin color caused by acne. ... Hair follicles 
become blocked with an overabundance of normal skin cells (figure 1). ... glands, 
enlarge during adolescence and sebum production increases (figure 2). ... While 
these treatments remove sebum from the skin surface

Question: During adolescence, acne is caused by an overabundance of oil produced by these glands
Answer: the sebaceous glands