Acne (Acne Vulgaris)

Topic Overview

What is acne (acne vulgaris)?
Acne vulgaris, or acne (pimples), is a skin problem that starts when oil and dead skin cells clog your pores. If you only have a few red spots, or pimples, you have a mild form of acne. Severe Acne (Severe Acne) can mean hundreds of pimples that can cover the face, neck, chest, and back. Or, this could be bigger, solid, painful red lumps (cysts).
Most young people get at least mild acne (mild acne). Usually it will be better after 10 years. But many adult women have acne in the days before they menstruate.How do you feel about the ugliness of acne may not be related. Some people with severe acne are not bothered. Others are embarrassed or upset even though only a few pimples.
The good news is that there are many good treatments that can help you control acne.What causes acne?
Acne starts when oil and dead skin cells that clog the pores of the skin. If the germs that enter the pores, the result can be swelling, redness, and pus. See the picture how the form of nodules.
For most people, acne starts during adolescence. This is because hormone changes make the skin more oily after puberty starts.
You will not get acne from eating chocolate or greasy foods. But you can make it worse by using products for oily skin that can clog pores.
Acne is a descendant of bias. If one parent has to have severe acne, you are more likely to possess.Any symptoms of acne?
Symptoms of acne include black specks (blackheads), and red spots (pimples). This can occur on the face, neck, shoulders, back, or chest. Large and deep pimples called cystic lesions. This can hurt if they are infected. They can also can scar the skin. How to remove acne? (Acne Care / Treatment)
To cope with acne, keep your skin stay clean. Avoid skin products that can clog pores. Search for products that say "noncomedogenic (does not cause blackheads)" on the label. Wash the skin once or twice a day with gentle soap or acne soap. Try to scrub (scrub) or pick the pimples. This can make them worse and can cause scarring.
If you only have a few nodules, to treat, you can use the cream (cream) acne without prescription. Find that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. Use as directed.
It can manghabiskan time to control acne. Keep using the same treatment for 6 to 8 weeks. If your skin is not better after 8 months, try another product.
If your pimples really bothering you, or leave marks on the skin, consult a doctor. Cream for your skin may be all you need. Your doctor can also order antibiotic pills. Mixture treatments may work best. If you're a woman, taking birth control pills (KB) can help certain.
If you have acne wounds, talk to your doctor about stronger medicine. Isotretinoin (such as Accutane) works very well, but it can cause birth defects. And using Accutane may have something to do with depression. Let your doctor know if you had depression before taking this medicine. And if you're female, you have to prevent pregnancy by using two forms of birth control. Even one dose of this medication can cause birth defects if a woman takes when she was pregnant. You may not take isotretinoin if you are breast-feeding.
What can be done to remove acne scars?
There are skin treatments that can help acne scars look better and smoother. Consult your doctor about it. The best treatment for you depending on how severe acne marks. Your scar tissue can be removed or have a look of collagen. Collagen soft freckled skin scar to show underneath. You can get the best results with the combination treatment.