Acne, also known as pimples is a skin disease, which manifests itself in every human, especially in adolescence. The cause of this disease is the body's inability to throw the subcutaneous oil through the ducts of the sebaceous glands due to the blockage of the ducts with the denser layer of oil (sebum) on the skin surface.
Almost every person faced with this problem during certain periods of life. Normally, our body can cope with the disease elimination without any outside intervention. Otherwise, the disease takes a chronic form and adversely affects the quality of life. In such cases, treatment of acne becomes imminent.
How does Acne/Pustules Occur?
The name of the sebaceous glands is derived from the oily substance (sebum) that they produce. Under normal circumstances, sebum climbs through the hair follicle and out to the skin surface. Blackheads occur when sebum remains within the follicle and cannot exit. Acne appears most often where the sebaceous glands are denser: the face, neck, back, arms and shoulders. Clogged sebaceous glands, filled with sebum in the form of black dots, are called comedones, and red, swollen and festering rashes on the skin are called papules, pustules and nodules.
CAUSES of ACNE/PUSTULES
• Genetic factors
Acne is a disease which possesses genetic characteristics. The fact is that everyone, to some extent can experience the acne problem but some people have a genetic predisposition to certain types of acne. If the mother or father of a teenager had a similar problem at any time, their children will have a high predisposition to the disease.
• Hormones (androgens)
Acne usually appears when the body begins to produce more of the hormone androgen. Level of androgen reaches its peak at the age of 11-14 years, and acne increases at this time, too. Changes in hormone levels due to the menstrual cycle in young women also causes acne outburst. These hormonal changes also affect the sensitivity of the sebaceous glands to androgen.
• Bacteria
A blocked follicle presents a suitable environment for the bacteria growth, especially P. acnes bacteria that live in this environment. These bacteria feed on sebum and are present on the skin of every human, with or without acne. When the sebaceous glands become clogged with sebum, P. acne bacteria multiply much faster. The chemical substances produced by bacteria cause inflammation of the follicle and skin.
• Increased Sebum Production
Once stimulated by androgen, sebaceous glands produce more sebum. Sebum accumulates inside the follicle and moves upward. Moving up, sebum mixes with skin bacteria and dead skin cells. With an increase in sebum production, probability of the hair follicles blockage and appearance of comedones also increases.
• Changes in the Follicle
With the increase in androgen production and expansion of the sebaceous glands hair follicle structure extending down under the skin, is also transformed. As a rule, the dead cells are separated and gradually moved away from the skin surface. In adolescence cells die more often and are more likely to stick together, and mixed with sebum can clog follicles. In this case, sebum and dead cells form a blockage of the follicles.
ACNE TREATMENT METHODS
- Topical (Cream) Treatment
- Medicine Treatment
- Mesolifting (Skin Mesotherapy)
- Chemical / Herbal Peeling
- Medical Skin Care treatment
- Co2 Fractional Laser
• Topical (Cream) Treatment
Topical treatment is a direct application of medicines to skin with different methods. Acne which is seen in puberty period (Physiological acne) and pustules usually positively respond to topical treatment.
• Medicine Treatment
If local treatment does not give results, then the drugs are administered orally. Oral drugs are recommended for patients with moderate to severe forms of acne. Such formulations often provide the best results in conjunction with local treatment.
• Mesolifting (Skin Mesotherapy)
Creams applied externally, mostly nourish and moisturize the surface skin layer. However, the cells that are responsible for and support the viability of the skin and need nutrition are in its lower layers. Mesolifting that is based on injecting into the deeper skin layers is an effective treatment method.
• Herbal Peeling
Superficial peels are used to treat acne with salicylic acid (BHA). They affect the superficial layer of the skin (epidermis). It is preferred for treating acne, blackheads and whiteheads, and as a secondary agent in the treatment of stains. Herbal peeling treatments consist of 6-10 sessions with an interval of 2-3 weeks. It is used as the final stage after mesolifting procedures (skin mesotherapy).
• Medical Skin Care Treatment
Professional products including vitamins and antioxidants are used in skin care for balancing the skin moisture and protection against acne and external factors. They can be used as supplementary after mesolifting (skin mesotherapy).
• Co2 Fractional Laser
It is an effective treatment method which is used for correction of acne scars and holes, wounds and burn scars and stretchmarks.
Tips to Prevent Acne
– It is known that fatigue and stress trigger the production of stress hormones and indirectly increase the production of sebum. Try to stay away from stress and fatigue.
– During sleep, the skin is fed and updated. Allow yourself a good sleep.
– Exercise is especially useful for overall health. Acceleration of circulation allows more oxygen supply to vital organs, including the skin. After exercise, wash your face to clear the accumulated grease and sweat, which create a favorable environment for bacteria. Otherwise, it may increase the number of acne.
– Water is an important part of the cells in the body and skin, helps to eliminate toxins from the body and ensures the supply of nutrients in the body. Drinking water does not eliminate acne, but it helps to maintain healthy skin.
– Stay away from saunas and from kitchens without ventilation.
– Do not squeeze acne; do not peel off the skin in inflamed areas.
– Wash your hands often. Even if from time to time there is a strong desire to squeeze acne, do not do it. Keep your hands away from your face while reading, watching TV or studying.
– Wash your face with soap, which your dermatologist advised, twice a day. Change towels every day. (Wet towel is a very favorable environment for the growth of bacteria).
– Wash your hair at least twice a week. Try to keep your hair away from your face while you sleep. Gather your hair throughout the day, so that it does not touch the face.
– Do not sunbathe above measure.
– Regularly follow your appointments with a dermatologist. Record what was undertaken and the results. Do not stop treatment halfway.
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