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The onset of acne is a terrible nightmare for any person. Acne vividly destroys the physical features of anyone. But the question remains, are there acne genes in existence? Can acne be traced to family history? There are certain theories that have been formulated yet haven’t garnered enough concrete evidence to fully support it. There are cases that the children manifest severe acne because one or both parents had acne in their younger years.

The search for acne genes is not undertaken to solve this medical puzzle, but rather to help with the treatment of acne. Acne treatments that are being used today target the causative agent, P. acnes, which cause acne vulgaris. Much to the disappointment of those people who are inflicted with the condition is that though it the treatments are effective, it is time consuming. Patients have to wait several weeks to months to see results. In a world where appearance is everything, this will definitely not do.

If acne genes are discovered then it would be a huge step in the world of science and cosmetics. There would be a resulting development in treatments that would target the gene itself. With such treatments, it is possible that results are much quicker compared to the conventional methods used today.

Perhaps the most significant result that the discovery of acne genes brings is that with the core culprit gone, there are lesser incidences of recurrence. What every single patient is afraid of when they undergo the modern treatments that are being used now is the possibility of recurrences. The current acne treatments may do a good job in eradicating the bacterium that causes acne but who’s to say it won’t infest your skin again? On the other hand, when and if acne genes are identified, you have a greater chance of not experiencing it again or at all with better and modified acne treatments.

There is still ongoing research that is being conducted to finally prove that there is a connection between genes and the occurrence of acne. There is still hope for acne victims. There will eventually come a time when acne is no longer a commonly encountered condition. There will be a day somewhere in the future when parents who experienced acne, won’t have to be worried of the dermatological state of their children. For now, it is best to prevent the formation of acne and control the ones already existing.