Acne

Overview

Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin disease that occurs when dead skin cells and oil from the skin clog hair follicles. Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point, most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.

Symptoms

Typical features of the condition include blackheads or whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and possible scarring. Areas of the skin that have the largest number of functional oil glands, such as the face, neck, chest, back and shoulders, are often affected. Symptoms include small tender bumps on the skin, often filled with pus, spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that’s hot or painful to touch.

Cause 

No one factor causes acne. Acne occurs when sebaceous (oil) glands attached to the hair follicles are stimulated at the time of puberty or due to other hormonal changes. Sebum (oil) is a natural substance that lubricates and protects the skin. Associated with increased oil production is a change in the manner in which the skin cells mature, predisposing them to plug the follicular pore. The plug can appear as a whitehead if it is covered by a thin layer of skin, or if exposed to the air, the darker exposed portion of the plug is called a “blackhead.” The plugged hair follicle gradually enlarges, producing a bump. As the follicle enlarges, the wall may rupture, allowing irritating substances and normal skin bacteria access into the deeper layers of the skin, ultimately producing inflammation. Inflammation near the skin’s surface produces a pustule; deeper inflammation results in a papule (pimple); if the inflammation is deeper still, it forms a cyst.

Prevention & Management

• Wash your face with clean water 3-4 times a day.
• Do not scrub the skin or burst the pimples.
• Avoid popping pimples, to avoid scarring.
• Wash hands frequently, especially before applying lotions, creams, or makeup.
• Do not touch your face.
• Avoid tight garments, Wear loose clothing & let the skin breathe.
• Avoid oil-based products.
• Remove makeup before sleeping.
• Keep hair clean.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure.
• Avoid anxiety and stress.
• Drink lots of water.
• Eat fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, Avoid oily & greasy food.

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