Author: John Russell
Acne is a condition causing carious blemishes to appear on
the skin. It can affect people from age 10 through 40 and
even older, although it is often called teenage acne,
usually beginning at puberty and clearing up in the late
teens or early twenties. The blemishes can show up as
congested pores, whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, pustules,
or cysts. Acne is caused when the oily substance produced
in hair follicles becomes trapped in a hair follicle.
Bacteria grow in that blocked follicle, causing it to
become inflamed and become a pimple. Having an abundance
of these blemishes on the bodies is referred to as acne.
Certain medications can cause acne, however, it usually
occurs during adolescence when the rising level of hormones
stimulates the sebaceous (oil) glands to produce more oil.
Symptoms
Pimples are usually concentrated on the face, but may
appear on the back of the neck, the neck, the chest, the
buttocks, or in the upper arms or thighs. An inflamed
pimple may develop into a sore red lump with a white,
pus-filled center. As some pimples heal, others emerge.
When they heal, they leave a purplish mark on the skin that
usually fades eventually.
Risks
Severe acne can lead to scars, but does not have any risk
to a person's general health. Acne can be distressing and
embarrassing and it can have psychological or emotional
effects.
Self-consciousness can lead to lower self-esteem and
general stress in a person's life, especially for a
hormonally challenged teenager. Taking care of your acne
from the beginning can eliminate many embarrassing moments.
Acne and Blemishes Treatment
Care should be taken to keep the skin clean with natural
skin care products, mild cleansers or exfoliants without
scrubbing too vigorously. Washing too aggressively or more
than twice a day can cause more harm than good. Picking or
squeezing pimples causes scarring and spreading.
Non-prescription or over-the-counter creams can be
effective for clear skin.
Doctors can prescribe stronger topical ointments or small,
daily doses of oral antibiotics such as tetracycline.
There are other highly effective medications available, but
they have side effects such as hair loss, joint pain, and
eye soreness and have a very high risk of birth defects for
pregnant women.
Acne scarring can be minimized with techniques such as
dermabrasion, soft tissue fillers, laser therapy, and
chemical peeling. With professional skin care, sufferers
of both adult acne and teenage acne can have beautiful skin.
About the Author:
John Russell of IH Distribution, LLC brings you health,
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