Acne

 


Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair is oiled with dead skin cells. Acne mainly affects young people, although they often affect people of all ages. Effective acne treatment is available, but acne can be persistent. The bumps and bumps slowly heal, and when one starts to move, the others appear to sprout. Depending on the severity of the injury, acne can cause emotional distress and scarring. When you start treatment early, you are less likely to have such problems. Acne mainly affects the face but may also appear on the back, neck, shoulders, and chest. Although it is more common in adolescents it can also occur in adults. No race or gender is an indication of acne as it affects men and women and all races equally. The medical name is Acne Vulgaris. It can be found on sores that form on the skin. These sores can take several different forms: blackheads, whiteheads, and cysts. Cysts are formed when the hole is completely closed. Acne mainly affects people during puberty because during this time your body produces excess sebum. Sebum is an oily substance designed to keep hair and skin soft and oily. During puberty, the production of sebum increases dramatically which can cause the skin to feel oily and clog pores. During adolescence, there is also an increase in the production of follicle cells. Deadly follicle cells associated with sebum can form and cause whiteheads. This mixture of oil and dead cells is a good breeding ground for germs that will cause inflammation and redness associated with acne. Acne affects about 85% of all people at some point from 12-24 years old. About 25% of these people will have acne on their back and/or neck and face. Acne will be severe enough to cause about 40% of these people to seek treatment. Acne mainly affects the face, especially the forehead, nose, and chin. The back is the next most common area of ​​suffering followed by the neck, chest, and shoulders. Most people will have developed their acne problems by the time they reach their twenties, but some people will continue to suffer from acne even in old age. In some cases people will not have acne problems until they are older, this happens more often in men than in women. Acne can have serious emotional and psychological consequences. As it affects their appearance it also affects their dignity and self-esteem. Adolescents are at greater risk for these attacks on their self-esteem and can lead to withdrawal and depression, as well as feelings of anger and frustration. Fortunately, in this day and age, many treatments can help with acne. The main thing that can be done to help prevent or reduce acne is to keep the skin as clean and oil-free as possible. Washing the most affected areas several times a day with soap and water, especially after any sweating activity, is usually sufficient. There are also many over-the-counter medications available the counter to help control acne. If the acne is severe enough you can consult a dermatologist, who can give you dermatology and antibiotics to help fight infections. They can also advise on lifestyle and dietary changes that can help in this situation. Where does acne usually come from? The most common areas where you may have acne are your face, forehead, chest, shoulders, and upper back. The oil glands are all over your body, but those are the areas where you have the most. The best way to treat acne depends on how serious it is. Acne can be mild (occasional acne) in the middle (swollen papules) or severe (nodules and bumps). When to see a doctor? If self-medication does not remove your acne, consult your primary care physician. He can prescribe powerful drugs. If the acne is persistent or severe, you may want to seek medical help from a dermatologist (dermatologist or pediatric dermatologist). For most women, acne can last for decades, with normal flares a week before menstruation. This type of acne is usually diagnosed without treatment for women who use contraceptives. In older adults, the sudden onset of severe acne may indicate a disease that requires medical attention. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that some popular acne, cleansers, and other popular skin products may cause side effects. This type of reaction is very rare, so do not confuse it with any redness, irritation, or itching that occurs in areas where you have been using medication or products.

Acne Myths; These factors have a small effect on acne; Chocolate and fatty foods. Eating chocolate or fatty foods has little to do with acne.

Cleanliness. Acne is not caused by dirty skin. Scrubbing the skin too hard or cleansing it with harsh soap or chemicals irritates the skin and can make acne worse.

Cosmetics. Cosmetics are not too bad for acne, especially if you use non-oily cosmetics that do not clog (noncomedogenic) and remove makeup regularly. Nonoily cosmetics do not interfere with the effectiveness of acne drugs.

Problems/Complications: People with darker skin types are more likely than people with fair skin to experience the following acne problems:

Scars; acne (acne scars) and thick keloids can last a long time after the acne has cooled down.

The skin changes; after the acne is removed, the affected skin may be darker (hyperpigmented) or lighter (hypopigmented) than before the condition occurs.

Risk factors; Risks of acne include; Age. People of all ages can get acne, but it is more common in young people.

Hormonal changes; such changes are common during adolescence or pregnancy.

Family history; genetics plays a role in acne. If both of your parents have acne, you probably have them too.

Fatty or oily substances; you may have acne where your skin is exposed to oils or oily lotions and creams.

Pressure on your skin; can be caused by things like phones, cell phones, helmets, cramped columns, and backpacks.

 Samina Zaheer (Health and Fitness tips)

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