acne
Acne is pimples that appear in different areas of the body, such as the face, chest, shoulders, and others, which affects the clarity of the skin, which prompts many to know the reasons that lead to the appearance of these pimples, in addition to knowing their forms, treatment, and how to deal with them, and what Below we will mention more information about these pimples and their treatment.
Acne treatment
- Topical treatment: These are fats or emulsions that are applied to the skin to dry the oils and milky juices in it, to eliminate germs, and to help shed dead cells from the skin. These emulsions usually contain lactic acid, sulfur, salicylic acid, and others.
- Oral treatments: These are medications that are taken orally and usually require a prescription. These medications stimulate cell regeneration, prevent blockages in hair follicles, eliminate germs, and prevent their reproduction.
- laser: This is done by fighting dead cells, eliminating them, and killing germs.
- Cosmetic surgeries: Where the skin is exfoliated by careful abrasion of the dermis, chemicals, or cold.
Tips to prevent acne recurrence
- Clean the affected area and wash it twice every day.
- Using medications that dry up excess milky juice in the skin.
- Avoid using cosmetics.
- Wear loose clothing that does not touch the skin.
- Shower after exercise.
Forms of acne
- Black or white heads: These heads appear when the pores or hair follicles are clogged, as a result of an increase in fatty secretions in the skin, or because of the presence of dead cells in it. It must be noted that these heads are called black if they are open towards the surface of the skin, and contain the black color of the collected material. In the hair follicle, it is called white if it is closed and appears in the form of bumps in the color of the skin.
- Tares: These pimples appear as blackheads, are red and painful, and are evidence of dermatitis.
- Fulfilling swellings: Their shape is close to that of tares, except that their limbs are white and their heads are flaming.
- Blocks: These are painful, large, hard swellings that appear under the skin, as a result of the accumulation of secretions in the roots of the hair follicle.
- Cysts: They are painful, pus-filled vesicles that appear under the skin, and their effects leave scars on the skin.
Causes of acne
- Hormonal imbalances, disorders or changes occur, especially in adulthood.
- Inflammation or blockage of the sebaceous gland occurs as a result of increased sebaceous secretions.
- The presence of genetic factors from relatives.
- Girls are approaching their menstrual cycle, becoming pregnant, or taking birth control pills.
- Exposure to psychological pressure.
- Use of medications that stimulate sebaceous secretions.
- Approaching menopause, knowing that 5% of women appear youthful after the age of forty, and it also appears in 1% of men.
- Infection with Probio bacteria.
- Germs collect and accumulate on the skin, or dead cells leak into the hair follicles.
- Use of cosmetics, such as hair products or makeup.
- Constant friction with the skin.
- Note: These recipes may not be suitable for some skin types, such as sensitive skin, or whose owners complain of certain skin diseases, so it is preferable to consult a specialist before use.
