An adolescent patient is concerned about the presence of facial acne. What should the nurse teach the patient about the cause of this skin disorder?
A) Caused by thyroid gland secretions
B) Develops because of poor personal hygiene
C) Caused by the activation of androgen hormones
D) Appears when there is a vitamin deficiency from an inadequate diet
C
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Acne is a self-limiting inflammatory disease that involves the sebaceous glands, which empty into hair shafts. One cause for the development of acne is an increase in androgen levels, which cause sebaceous glands to become active. Acne is not caused by thyroid gland secretions. Acne does not develop because of poor personal hygiene; although, poor hygiene can make acne worse. Acne is not caused by a vitamin deficiency.
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