Why do I have ACNE?
Everyone has its own opinion regarding acne … let’s take a look actually what acne is? why you have it?
Acne Commonly called as Acne Vulgaris is a particularly common inflammatory and chronic disease which occurs when your hair follicle got trapped with oil (from oil glands situated at the base of follicles) or from dead skin cells.
Majorly it can appear on your face, neck, back, shoulders, upper arms, and chest.
CAUSES
- Frequent oil production
- Clogged hair follicles
- Hormonal: Androgens: Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
- Bacterial ( Cutibactarium Acne)
Particularly it can occur at any age but more common at the time of puberty in both boys and girls but most common in girls due to the production (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate which is also the indication of puberty in girls)
FACTORS THAT CAN AGGRAVATE THE ACNE
- Certain Medication.
- Diet.
- Stress. (due to cortisol and Adrenaline production)
- Menstruation.
- Greasy Cosmetics.
Types & Symptoms
The symptoms mainly depend on the type of acne. The acne has different types while the whiteheads, blackheads or pustules are commonly called pimples
Whiteheads (closed sebum plugged pores).
Blackheads (open sebum plugged pores).
Papules (Small red, tender bumps).
Pimples (pustules), these are papules having pus at their tips.
Nodules (Solid, painful, large lumps below the surface of the skin.
Cystic lesions Painful, pus-filled lumps below the surface of the skin.
Treatment & Prevention
As far as the treatment is concern its majorly depends on the type of acne depend upon in which category the acne will categories mild, moderate or severe.
The teenage acne required no such treatment if it falls in the mild category as it is the cause of hormonal changes cane subsides with the passage of time along with the lifestyle modifications.
What to do in the teenage acne?
- Should keep your face clean, wash it water properly two times properly.
- Keep your facial accessories separate like towel or soap
- Drink plenty of water.
- Do not allow your body to fall in constipation
- Eat fruits that contain antioxidants like citrus fruits orange. Pomegranate etc.
- For girls use makeup that is water-based so that it cannot plug the pores.
- Must wash your make up before going to bed.
- Do not rub or squeeze the area that is already inflamed can cause condition worse.
- If this condition is on your back, chest or on shoulders then do wear loose clothes.
Over the counter medication
Benzoyl peroxide: Kills bacteria, slow down the sebum formation.
Resorcinol: shatter the blackheads and whiteheads
Salicylic Acid: Reduce Inflammation and Swelling. ( do not apply crushed aspirin)
Retin A: unblock the pores
Azelaic Acid: stop sebum production and reduce bacterial growth.
Tea Tree oil: use it in diluted form on the affected area.
For the save side start with lowest strengths can cause skin irritation on first use.
Must visit the doctor when you have moderate to severe acne
As the skin is a sensitive part do not use self-medication without the recommendation of your pharmacist and doctor.
Point to Ponder:
Keep that in your mind acne is a slow process to heal & it can leave scars because anything prevails for a longer time will leave its effects …….but don’t worry it will fade away with time just do not touch or scratch your pimples.