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 30's and 40's 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 30's and 40's 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 acnes 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 BUPA fact sheet Polycystic ovary syndrome.
* Some birth control pills may make acne worse. This is due to the type of progestogen 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. No treatment 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 (eg Oxy and Clearasil Max).
Along with its anti-bacterial 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.
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