Frequently Asked Questions About Acne Acne is a very common disease. People who tend the same type of questions on the subject and its treatment. This section describes some of the most frequently asked questions of people suffer from acne. Please note that your dermatologist is always the best source of accurate information about your individual health problems, including acne. Questions and answers follow: What causes acne? The causes of acne are linked to changes that take place as young people from childhood to adolescence mature (puberty). The hormones cause physical maturation also cause the sebaceous glands to produce (oil) glands of the skin more sebum (oil). The hormones with the greatest effect on sebaceous glands are androgens (male hormones) that are in women and men, but in larger quantities in men. The sebaceous glands are found referred to a hair shaft in a unit sebaceous gland. During puberty, the skin cells that line the follicle begins to pay more quickly. In people who develop acne, dandruff and cells stick more than people who can not develop acne. When cells mix with the increased amount of sebum produced is, they can plug the opening of the follicle. In the meantime, run the sebaceous glands produce sebum, and the follicle swells up with sebum. In addition, a normal skin bacteria P. acnes calls, begins to multiply rapidly clogged hair follicles. In the process, these bacteria produce irritating substances that can cause inflammation. Sometimes, the wall of the bursting of the follicle, the spread of the inflammation of the surrounding skin. It is the process by which acne lesions, blackheads are formed on the buttons of nodules. I wash my face several times a day. Why do I get acne? Many people still believe that acne is caused by dirty skin. The truth is, washing is not enough to dissipate or prevent acne. Dish, however, help to remove excess surface oils and dead skin cells. Many people use all kinds of products, including alcohol-based cleaners irritate and scrub vigorously, only the skin and aggravate their acne. Wash the skin gently twice daily with water and mild soap is usually all that is needed. However, the acne by a variety of biological factors that caused beyond the control of washing. For this reason, you need the appropriate treatments for acne, acne. Acne is a source of stress? Stress is often blamed for causing acne. Stress can physiological effects on the body are good, including the hormonal changes that lead to acne in theory. In some cases, the burden actually caused by lesions of acne, and not vice versa! If acne is treated effectively, stress is not likely to have much impact on most people. I have never had acne during puberty. Why do I now am, acne in adulthood? Usually the acne begins at puberty and the beginning of the 20s is gone. In some cases, the acne persist into adulthood. This type of acne include severe forms that affect the body and the face (which afflict more men than women) and acne associated with the menstrual cycle in women. In other cases, acne can occur in adulthood. Such acne is more women than men. There are several reasons for this.
As women age, the pattern can alter the hormonal changes that eliminate the sebaceous glands to develop acne. Ovarian cysts and pregnancy may also cause hormonal changes that lead to acne. Some women acne when the pill that were kept in check stop acne. Sometimes, young women cosmetics that are comedogenic carry, that is, they may develop conditions that cause comedones to form. What is the role of diet in acne? Acne is not caused by food. Following a strict diet will not clear your skin. Although some people feel that their acne worse by certain foods, particularly chocolate, colas, peanuts, shellfish and some fatty foods, there is no scientific evidence that suggests food causes or influences acne. Avoid foods that appear on your acne and your overall health, a balanced diet – diet should not really matter if aggravate the acne is treated appropriately.
Is the sun help acne? Many patients feel that sunlight improves acne lesions and go far to find sources of ultraviolet light. There are no proven effect of sunlight on acne. In addition, the ultraviolet light in sunlight increases the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging. It is therefore not a recommended technique of acne management, especially because there are many other proven acne treatment. Moreover, many acne treatments increase the skin sensitivity to UV light, reducing the risk of exposure to UV light is made even more difficult. What is the best way to treat acne? Each acne must be treated individually. If you do not have good results from the acne products you have tried to have received, see, should see a dermatologist. Your dermatologist will decide which treatment is best for you.
For more information about the types of acne treatments that are available, and basic guidelines for the treatment of acne, acne treatments, see the main part of the AcneNet. What kind of cosmetics and cleansers can an acne patient use? Look for “non-comedogenic” cosmetics and body care products. These products have been formulated so that they do not cause acne. Some medications for acne irritation or pronounced dryness particularly during the first weeks of treatment and some cosmetics and cleansers can actually worsen this effect. The choice of cosmetics and cleaning products should be made with your dermatologist or pharmacist. heavily made up, should be avoided. Most acne patients should select powder blushes and eye shadow cream products because they are less irritating and non-comedogenic. Camouflage techniques can be effectively used red to promote mixing by applying a green undercover cosmetic acne lesions over.
Is it dangerous to squeeze my mistakes? Yes. In general, acne lesions should not be crushed or trapped by the patient. In particular, inflammatory acne lesions are never pressed. Squeezing forces infected material deeper into the skin and cause inflammation and scarring as possible. Can be done something scarring caused by acne? The scars can be prevented by getting rid of acne. Dermatologists, various methods to improve the scars caused by acne. The treatment should always be adapted for each patient. Chemical peels can be used in some patients, while dermabrasion or laser abrasion benefit to others. It is important that the acne long before a method for reducing scar formation are controlled. How long before I see a visible result with my medication for acne? The time for improvement depends on the product used, but in almost all cases it is more a matter of weeks or months instead of days. Most dermatologists recommend the use of a drug or combination of drugs daily for 4-8 weeks before they change the treatment. It is very important to be aware of the patient to not be discouraged at this time and decide not receive their medication. Conversely, if you see a change, you can use to check with your dermatologist about the need for treatment.
Would my medicines more frequently than prescribed speed up the clearing of my acne? N – always take your medication exactly as your dermatologist instructed. The use of topical drugs most frequently prescribed may actually cause more skin irritation, redness and follicular plugging, which can delay clearing time. If oral medications are more common than expected, they are not made to work better, but there is still a chance of side effects. My topical treatment seems to work on issues that I have a lot with, but I keep getting new acne blemishes. What should I do? Current acne medications are made to all areas that are often used to acne, not just individual lesions.
Part of the goal is to make the skin before lesions can form and prevent the formation to treat not only treat existing lesions. Patients are usually advised to treat all the areas (forehead, cheeks, chin and nose), which arise not just individual lesions tend. My face is clear! Can I stop my medication now? If your dermatologist says you can stop, then stop – but follow the instructions from your dermatologist. Many times patients have to stop their medication suddenly only to their acne flare up several weeks later. If you use multiple products, it may be desirable to stop in order to assess a drug at a time and results before it at a time. Ask your dermatologist stop before you start any of your medicines. Is it time I use my medication? Check with your dermatologist or pharmacist. If you take a daily dose of an antibiotic, you can probably morning, noon or night, even if you have a time of day to choose and stay with him during your treatment. With oral medications prescribed twice daily or three times a day, you should try your best to spread the doses evenly. Some antibiotics should be taken on an empty stomach is empty or near. For optimal results with topical treatments, you need to strictly follow the recommendations of your dermatologist.
For example, if the client benzoyl peroxide in the morning and apply a topical retinoid before bed, it is important to follow these instructions strictly. When both were applied together at bedtime, for example, you could reduce the effectiveness of treatment because of chemical reactions that make them less effective. I have trouble, my memory take oral medication daily. What a great way to remember? What should I do if I forget a dose? There is a widespread problem. Many patients try to associate taking their medication in an event of the daily routine as brushing teeth or applying cosmetics. It also helps the drug near the area where the memory is exercised to maintain this activity. In most cases, if you miss a day of your oral treatment, not double the next day, but you return to your daily diet as soon as possible – but it can be different instructions for different drugs through Oral. Ask your dermatologist or pharmacist about what to do if you miss a dose of your particular medication. I have been using topical benzoyl peroxide and oral antibiotics for my acne and I noticed blue-black and brown marks developing on my face and some discoloration on my body. The marks are especially visible in the healed acne scars and recently lesions.
Is this a side effect of a drug, and is it permanent? It is not possible to generalize about the side effects of drugs to be made applicable to the individual case. The dermatologist should be consulted. The facial marks and discoloration of the body by the patient described in this case does not fall into the range of side effects of some antibiotics. unique patterns of pigmentation are sometimes treated in acne patients with certain oral antibiotics seen Äîparticularly minocycline. Pigmentation pattern may be displayed: * Situated blue-black or brown marks in and around the back acne scars and sores in the area of acne * A skin “Muddy” appearance that can cover a large part of the body * Diffuse brownish pigmentation of the feet and legs. The side effect of pigmentation gradually disappeared after therapy is stopped. Any negative effects of a drug by the patient should be advised, and brought the attention of the physician. While most side effects are temporary, they should be discussed with the physician and monitored. My doctor prescribed a topical retinoid for my acne. He said a retinoid is a substance related to vitamin A. If the drug in combination with vitamin A, vitamin A supplements is not useful for getting rid of acne?
Vitamin A is important for good health, especially vision. It has sound effects in the skin. High doses of vitamin A for acne treatment is not recommended for security reasons. Retinoids and retinoid-like substances such as topical treatment of acne may be used, particularly for their strong effect on the degradation of cells, which prepared the sebaceous gland. Their use should be supervised by a dermatologist. Vitamin A has several implications for the health of the human body. Vitamin A is important for good vision. Extreme Vitamin A deficiency can lead to blindness, usually accompanied by dry, scaly skin. Vitamin A overdose, which can far exceed the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of 5,000 IU of effects have been nearly as disastrous.
Extreme overdose of vitamin A may blisters on the skin and the skin effect Ayan first cause among the early discoverers of the North Pole, almost after eating polar bear liver, that a high content of vitamin A died extraordinary. Topical retinoids are usually prescribed as a treatment for moderate to severe acne. Side effects are mainly dermatologic, including redness, scaling and dry skin, itching and burning. These side effects can be applied normally controlled by adjusting the amount and timing of retinoid to the skin. Adjustment of dosage should be prescribed by dermatologists to be the treatment discussed. Are there any acne treatments specifically for people with darker skin? Are there any treatments specifically harmful to dark skin? There are no acne treatments specifically for use on darker skin. Treatments for acne are generally safe and effective on dark skin as on light skin.
Some treatments for acne scars cause skin lightening dark. Acne is a common skin disease that has the same causes and follows the same course in all colors of skin. very dark or black skin may be less well hydrated skin is clearer. Anti-acne, like benzoyl peroxide, was that under the supervision of a dermatologist have a drying effect can be used on the skin. Benzoyl peroxide is also a concentrated bleach and therefore must be applied with care to avoid inadvertent decolorization of a patch of hair, towels or clothes. Darker skin has a tendency to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (skin to dark places where the skin is inflamed to develop). Severe inflammatory acne may be dark spots. The spots may disappear over time, a dermatologist to be able to recommend cosmetic measures to the spots less visible until it dissolves. Some acne treatments such as topical retinoids and azelaic acid may also help to remove the discoloration.
Removal of acne scars by dermabrasion or chemical peeling may be lightening or darkening of dark skin in the area of treatment. Scar treatment should be discussed with a dermatologist or dermatologic surgeon before it is implemented. Development of melanin (black pigment that gives skin its color) pigmentation such as vitiligo and melasma are not related to acne, but they can occur simultaneously with acne. The diagnosis and treatment of disorders of melanin pigmentation such as vitiligo needs a dermatologist with knowledge and experience in treating these conditions. Acne that for the first time in adulthood appears to be different from acne, which appears in adolescence? Acne is a specific definition as a disease of the sebaceous glands.
This definition applies to acne that occurs at any age. However, it may be important to search for an underlying cause of acne, which occurs for the first time in adulthood. The current understanding of the cause of acne is described in the main body of the text, why and how acne happens. In summary, acne develops when excessive sebum production and abnormal cell growth and death in the sebaceous gland result in plugging of follicles with a mixture of sebum and cell debris and the formation of comedones (black and white dots). The bacteria in the follicles, Propionibacterium acnes Äîchiefly, the most common bacterial colonist of sebaceous glands, Äîmay help the inflammation of acne in a release of metabolic products that cause an inflammatory reaction.
The pathogenic events that cause the disease in the sebaceous gland probably be largely to changes in the level of androgens (male) hormones in the body, Aia circumstance usually associated with growth and development between the ages of 12 and Some researchers believe that acne is during this understanding correct in general, there is still more about the causes of acne to learn. Acne that appears after the age of 25-30 years, (1) a recurrence of acne that cleared itself after adolescence, (2) of acne after a period of relative calm, for example Äîfor during pregnancy, or (3 ) acne, for the first time in a person who never occurs acne. Acne that occurs in adulthood may be difficult to treat if they are several repetitions. Some patients with severe recurrent acne have undergone repeated cycles of treatment with systemic isotretinoin powerful drug.
Acne flares associated with pregnancy or menstruation are due to hormonal changes patterns. Acne that appears for the first time in adulthood for the underlying cause should be investigated. cause medication, the acne may include anabolic steroids (sometimes used illegally by athletes bulk “up”), certain anti-epileptic drugs anti-tuberculosis isoniazid and rifampin, lithium and iodine-containing drugs. Chlorinated industrial chemicals can induce the skin disease called chloracne professional. Chronic physical pressure on the skin, for example by Äîfor said the backpack and its makers, a violin or back against the angle of the jaw and chin, acne mechanica Äîmay inducing. Some metabolic disorders may be able to cause changes in hormone levels, the acne. Some lesions that can cause acne to another disorder of the skin, such as folliculitis, inflammation of hair follicles and Äîinfection seem to have to Äîthat different treatment of acne. Acne that appears for the first time in adulthood should be examined and treated by a dermatologist. My 15 year old daughter has what I describe as a very mild case of acne. She has done much worse by constant picking and pressing. She looks in the mirror for hours looking for a few black spots or defects, or they can squeeze. Does she need psychological counseling?
Excessive harvesting and reduction of the otherwise mild acne is a condition called excoriated acne, most often in young women. A dermatologist, an effective consultation. The typical person is sore acne a person, a young woman Äîoften Äîwho is so sad with their appearance due to acne that she literally tries to “squeeze the acne out of existence.” L Acne is often very sweet, but the person can ever face covered with red marks compression, open wounds and injuries, where they were lifted to open. The word means condemnation to scratch or rub the skin. excoriated acne is a recognized medical condition that should be discussed with a dermatologist. On the occasion of the temptation to squeeze a blackhead is not that sore acne determined. Hours before a mirror squeezing and picking all the imperfections, is a definition of excoriated acne. A dermatologist may be in a position to advise the patient to participate in a treatment where the patient can, but keep in “letting go”.
Then the rate of secretion or the composition of the tallow will be modified by diet? If not, then the diet will not change considered as a treatment for acne? Diet has never been proved to have a role in the cause or the treatment of acne. dietary manipulation may have a role in the treatment of certain diseases peeling of the skin, but not in the treatment of acne. because food is one of the most enduring myths about acne. Foods such as chocolate or greasy foods do not cause acne, but certain foods seem to aggravate acne man. The following may bring on or worsen the: Hereditary factors An increase of male hormones in men and women Menstruation Emotional stress Environmental oil and grease from cosmetics, work No food has been shown to be effective in the prevention or treatment of acne. A healthy diet is, of course, necessary for good health. Should I just try to eliminate sebum from my body? No, if it does not clog the pores, sebum helps keep your skin healthy. Why does acne usually begins at puberty? No one knows for sure. It is known that the sebaceous glands produce sebum that is much larger at puberty than before. Why is the skin back to a red button? This redness is caused by inflammation of the body.
The inflammation is a sign that your immune system to fight infection works. However, the inflammatory response is not always work perfectly, and can even be the cause of healing. If my skin turns red, that means I’ll have scars? Usually not. Even if there are no permanent scar, the effects of the inflammatory response leave the skin red for months, sometimes over a year. What are free radicals? Free radicals are byproducts of oxidation in your body. We all need oxidation occur as part of our lives, but it is feared that the accumulation of free radicals, not recycled too many conditions, including helping skin damage. Antioxidants, including several active substances in Acuzine prevents the accumulation of free radicals.
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