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Thursday, January 14, 2016

What is Acne?




So what is a pimple? Acne is a skin condition is very common that affects people of all ages and have different levels in terms of severity and skin problems experienced by most people and are usually marked by the appearance of spots in some parts of the body such as the face, back and chest and that The most common is the face. These spots can range from mild, such as comedones and blackheads black and white, up spots and severe pus-filled cysts. Usually the spots are quite severe it will leave a scar. Besides characterized by symptoms such as oily skin and the appearance of spots, sometimes acne also cause skin feels hot and painful to the touch.
The scientific term for acne is acne vulgaris, which literally means "common acne." There has been a large amount of controversy regarding the exact cause of acne; for example, dermatology never claimed that eating greasy foods and chocolate that trigger acne.
More recent research has suggested that hormonal fluctuations in the body may be the main cause of acne, such as during puberty, pregnancy, menstruation, and stressful time when skin tends to be oily. When dead skin cells and sebum (the natural oil produced by glands in the skin) clog pores, acne forms and can be very serious if not treated. Fortunately, there are a variety of methods of treatment of facial cleanser with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, for natural remedies such as tea tree oil and apple cider vinegar. Some of them are more effective than others and some will be effective for some people and not to others. It depends on the type of acne you have.