Acne
This is a true paper for people with acne. Acne is a form of skin that causes spots. Most victims of acne are between the ages of 12 and 25.1 However, men and women in their 30s and 40s may also suffer. There are many treatments available to help deal with this condition.
What is an acne?
Acne is a skin condition that usually causes one or more of the following:
* blackheads (comedones)
* white heads
*red or yellow spots
* oily skin
* scars
Acne mainly affects the skin of the face, back, neck, chest and arms, and the severity of the condition may vary.
Acne mainly affects people of all skin colors. The processes that cause acne are exactly the same as in people with dark or dark skin, but the effect is reversed by skin pigmentation.
Acne mainly affects about 80 to 100 people aged 11-30 at one time or another.
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Acne
This is a true paper for people with acne.
Acne is a form of skin that causes spots. Most victims of acne are between the ages of 12 and 25.1 However, men and women in their 30s and 40s may also suffer. There are many treatments available to help deal with this condition.
What is an acne?
Acne is a skin condition that usually causes one or more of the following:
* black heads (comedones) 2,3
* white heads2,3
* red or yellow spots2,3
* oily skin2,3
* scars2,3
Acne mainly affects the skin of the face, back, neck, chest and arms and the severity of the condition may vary.1,4
Acne mainly affects people of all skin colors. The processes that cause acne are exactly the same as in people with dark or dark skin, but the effect is reversed by skin pigmentation. Acne mainly affects about 80 to 100 people aged 11-30 at some point.4
Skin
The surface of the skin is packed with tiny sebaceous glands just below the surface. These glands produce an oily substance called sebum that keeps the skin smooth and soft.
Small pores (holes in the skin) allow sebum to reach the skin area. Hair also grows through these holes.
II Pictures showing skin texture, An image showing the texture of the skin
What causes acne?
Acne is caused by overuse of the sebaceous glands that secrete fatty substances to the skin.
The sebaceous glands of people with acne are very sensitive to normal blood levels of a hormone called testosterone, which is found naturally in both men and women.
Testosterone in people with a tendency to acne causes sebaceous glands to produce excess sebum. At the same time, dead skin cells covering the hair follicles (hair follicles) do not break down properly and close the strands.
These two effects combine to cause oil buildup in the hair follicles. This causes blackheads and white heads to form. For some people, their bosses don’t go beyond this stage.
For some people, however, the accumulation of oil in the hair follicles creates a favorable environment for the bacterium called Propionibacterium acne, to grow.
These germs usually live harmlessly on your skin, but once this healthy environment is created, they grow. They consume sebum and produce substances that trigger a response from your immune system. This burns the skin and creates redness along with the spots.
In the most severe ‘inflammatory acne’, cysts grow under the skin. These acne cysts can break out, spreading the infection to nearby skin tissues. This can cause scars.
What makes acne so bad?
There are many things that can make your acne worse. These include the following:
* picking and squeezing spots can cause swelling and scars1
* depression can make acne worse for some people, although it is not clear why1,
* in women, the rash may be affected by hormonal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle1,
* overproduction of male hormones such as testosterone in conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome may be another reason.5 For more information, please refer to the BU PA fact sheet Polycystic ovary syndrome.
* Some birth control pills may make acne worse. This is due to the type of progestin hormone in some pills, while other types of birth control pills can improve acne - see treatment section below. Your doctor will let you know which contraceptive pill you should take
* Some medicines can make acne worse. For example, some medications used for epilepsy, as well as steroid creams and ointments used for eczema. Do not stop the prescribed medication if you suspect that you are making acne worse, but tell your doctor. Alternatively, it may be an option
* steroids can cause acne as a side effect
Treatment
Acne can have serious psychological consequences, but there are a number of treatments that can help you to cope. There is no treatment that will completely cure your acne. The goals of treatment are to prevent the formation of new spots, to improve existing ones, and to prevent scars.3
Home treatment
It is important to keep stained areas clean, so wash the affected area twice a day with a non-greasy cleanser.1,6 The skin needs a certain amount of oil to maintain its natural condition, so avoid strong baths with strong soaps.
There are a number of alternative therapies available in pharmacies for treating acne. This usually contains antibacterial agents such as benzoyl peroxide (OXY, and Clearasil Max).
Along with its antibacterial effects, benzoyl peroxide can dry out the skin and encourage it to shed more layer of dead skin. Taken together, these effects make it difficult for the pores to close and the infection to grow.
Benzoyl peroxide can cause redness and itching, especially in the beginning. This is usually stable if you reduce the amount of time you spend on it. You can then build your consumption gradually.
There are no home remedies for acne that will work immediately. It can take weeks, if not months, for significant results to appear. If home remedies do not work after two months, or you have severe acne, you should visit your doctor.
Medication
Your doctor may begin your treatment by prescribing medication containing benzoyl peroxide. If this does not work, or if you have severe acne, there is a list of other treatments that you can rub on your skin (head) or take it as a tablet (orally).
Treatment of topics
There are many topical treatments you can choose from, including those listed below:
* Amelie acid is one of the benzoyl peroxide and may not make your skin as painful as benzoyl peroxide
* topical retinoids are vitamin A-based medications, which are applied to the skin once or twice a day.7 It works by stimulating the outer layer of the skin to break down.
* topical antibiotic lotion applied to the skin can be used to control P infections. Acne, treatment needs to be continued for at least six months. Preparations that include antibiotics and other acne medications are available (e.g. Benzamycin that combines antibiotics with benzoyl peroxide)
Oral treatment
There are several types of oral treatment you can choose, including those listed below:
* Antibiotics (pills), such as tetracycline, can be prescribed for acne. They should be taken daily for up to three months, although it may take four to six months for the benefits to be realized.7 The effectiveness of this treatment may be limited because the bacterial species are usually not resistant to conventional antibiotics. Antibiotics do not prevent the pores from getting blocked, so treatments to prevent blackheads, such as benzoyl peroxide, are usually given at the same time.
* other types of birth control pills that help women with acne. The combination of a common pill hormone acetate (Dinette) suppresses the function of the male hormone and is therefore commonly used in women with acne.
*Retinoid acid is a drug known as oral retinoid, which is also present in the form of a topical (see above). Retinoid acid works by stopping fatty secretions. It is usually given to people with severe forms of acne that appear to be resistant to other treatments. There are many side effects of this drug, such as liver failure and depression. You should not take retinoid acid if you are pregnant, as it is very dangerous for the unborn baby. For safety reasons, retinoid acid is prescribed only under the guidance of a dermatology specialist.
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