When you think about acne skin,
Maybe you'll be the shy, self-conscious, and of course you try desperately to
counter that problem. What most people do not know is that these pimples and
whiteheads or blackheads can occur at any age. Children have been known to have
acne as adults in their thirties and forties. Most cases of acne occur in those
aged under 28 years. Especially for adolescents, they are very prone to acne
between the ages of fourteen and nineteen. Although acne may disappear by itself
with the growth of age, but in some cases, there is still a small percentage
who experience acne problems in middle age 20. Women ages 20 to five times more
likely to have it than men aged 20.
What
causes acne?
There may be several reasons why
someone may have acne skin. This can occur due to hormonal changes in the body,
the use of certain drugs, such as steroids, excessive use of make-up or
cosmetic (skin hygiene), food, nutrition, oily, lifestyle and even stress.The
most typical is the cause clogging of skin pores. The skin has pores that open
into what is called a follicle. Follicles contain oil glands and hair. The main
function of the follicle is to produce enough lubrication to keep the skin
moisturized.Sometimes, it may happen that too much oil produced by the gland.
Clogged pores, while oil began to collect and attract dirt, debris, dirt and
bacteria. This kind of blockage can lead to the formation of white heads or
blackheads.
Symtoms
acne
There are two types of acne skin
- inflamed and non-inflamed. Symptoms vary depending on the kind of suffering
that you have.Non-inflamed acne is rarely painful and is characterized by skin
bumpiness. The eruption may not be visible on the surface, but the skin feels
rough and has a texture that is slightly uneven. Usually, there are blackheads
and whiteheads, which does not appear to be very serious.Inflamed pimples, on
the other hand can be very painful and symptoms include swelling of the skin,
skin irritation, redness and scabbing or flow of skin lesions. Types of acne
requires more maintenance and usually takes longer to disappear.
Acne
medication
There are several treatments
over-the-counter and medications available for acne skin. The most popular are
benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and sulfur creams and lotions. They are
applied to the skin and works by killing the bacteria that cause acne, and
drying oils secreted by the skin.If you find these measures are not effective,
you need to consult a dermatologist. He will be able to prescribe a stronger
and more relevant to you. In severe cases, it may even suggest the surgical
treatment such as drying or remove a cyst in the removal of your skin and your
scars with dermabrasion.
