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ACNE
Overview:
Acne can be distressing and annoyingly persistent. Acne heals slowly, and when one begins to clear, others seem to crop up. Hormones likely play a role in the development of acne, making the condition most common in teenagers. Some adult women experience acne due to hormonal changes associated with pregnancy, their menstrual cycles, or starting or stopping birth control pills.
Teenage and adult acne can take months or years to treat successfully. Depending on its severity, acne can cause emotional distress and lead to scarring of the skin.
Signs and Symptoms:
Acne usually appears on your face, neck, chest, back and shoulders, the areas of your skin with the largest number of functional oil glands.
Causes and Organs Affected:
SKIN CAUSES
Buildup of bacteria.
Overproduction of oil (sebum)
Irregular shedding of dead skin cells resulting in irritation of the hair follicles of your skin.
Risk Factor:
Hormonal changes in your body can provoke or aggravate acne. Such changes are common in:
-Teenagers
-Women and girls, two to seven days before their periods
-Pregnant women
-People using certain medications, including cortisone
Other risk factors include:
-Direct skin exposure to greasy or oily substances, & certain cosmetics
-A family history of acne
Treatment:
Topical treatments, Isotretinoin, Laser and light therapy, Cosmetic procedures.
Other Information:
Lifestyle: Hygiene, using gentle cleansers; Avoid Irritants, Over the counter Acne Creams, Avoid picking or squeezing blemishes.