Acne

Most acne begins at puberty. This is when the body starts to produce androgen hormones. Androgens cause the over stimulation and enlargement of the sebaceous glands. Sensitivity to these androgens also cause acne to appear during the menstrual cycle and occasionally in pregnancy. The extra sebum or oil that the sebaceous glands produce mixes with dead skin cells and bacteria on the skin's surface which blocks the pores. Inside the blocked pore, bacteria multiply and cause inflammation leading to the spots and pustules associated with acne.
Stress can also cause the production of hormones like cortisol, which can aggravate acne

Adolescents with acne may experience a range of emotional and social symptoms:

Social isolation
Decreased self-esteem
Reduced self-confidence
Poor body image
Feelings of embarrassment, depression, anger, preoccupation and frustration
Missed school, work or social events

There are many types of pimples. The most common types are:

Whiteheads. These are pimples that stay under the surface of the skin.
Blackheads. These pimples rise to the skin's surface and look black. The black color is not from dirt.
Papules. These are small pink bumps that can be tender.
Pustules. These pimples are red at the bottom and have pus on top.
Nodules. These are large, painful, solid pimples that are deep in the skin.
Cysts. These deep, painful, pus-filled pimples can cause scars.

Causes of Acne:
Exactly why some people get acne and some do not is not fully known. It is known to be partly hereditary. Several factors are known to be linked to acne:

Hormonal activity.
Hyperactive sebaceous glands.
Accumulation of dead skin cells.
Bacteria in the pores.
Skin irritation or scratching of any sort.
Anabolic steroids.
Any medication containing halogens (iodides, chlorides, bromides), lithium, barbiturates, or androgens.
Exposure to high levels of chlorine compounds, particularly chlorinated dioxins, can cause severe, long-lasting acne, known as Chloracne.

Is Acne Contagious?
Acne is a skin condition and certainly is not contagious to your friends or family. However, if you pick or squeeze an acne with your fingernails and then scratch another area, you can contaminate a non-infected sebaceous duct with bacteria-infected material and cause a new lesion to arise.
By washing both hands and face on a regular basis and not picking at acne lesions will help you prevent acne.

Can I wear Make-up?
As long as you choose cosmetics that are nonacnegenic or noncomedogenic, they shouldn't cause breakouts. Some concealers now in fact contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, which help to fight acne. You can also try tinted benzoyl peroxide creams that hide pimples while helping treat them.

Correct ways to wash your face:
Wash your face by gently rotating your soap lathered hands on your face.
Don't use skin clothes for they could irritate your skin.
Use only mild nonabrasive soap
Rinse your face only with warm water.
Dry your face off by gentle pats with a clean towel.

 

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Fact or Fiction??

Acne is caused by poor hygiene - Fiction
Scrubbing your face with an astringent will help get rid of blackheads - Fiction
Acne is worsened by the increased production of the hormones of puberty - Fact
You can cover up or camouflage your acne with makeup and not make it worst - Fact
Eating chocolate and greasy food causes acne - Fiction
People with dry, non-oily skin don't get acne - Fiction
The first sign of acne may be small, non-inflamed bumps on the skin - Fact
Some sports and certain jobs can flare up acne - Fact
The cause of black heads is dirt stuck in the pores - Fiction
Stress causes acne - Fiction
You should not shave if you have acne - Fiction
Getting a tan will help clear up acne - Fiction
Popping or squeezing your spots or pimples will make them go away faster - Fiction

Severe acne often leaves small scars where the skin gets a "volcanic" shape. Acne scars are very hard (and expensive) to treat and it is unusual for the scars to be successfully removed completely. In those cases, scar treatment may be appropriate. The most commonly used forms of scar treatments are:

Dermabrasion. The top layer of the skin is removed to make the scar look less pitted. It makes the scar less visible but does not remove it completely. Multiple treatments may be necessary to get the desired results. This procedure is usually performed by a cosmetic surgeon.
Microdermabrasion is a newer technique that has a similar effect to traditional dermabrasion, but is less radical. While dermabrasion is a surgical procedure, microdermabrasion is performed by blasting tiny crystals at the skin. Many dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons offer this procedure.
Laser resurfacing. A laser is used to burn off the top layer of the skin. This procedure is commonly known by the brand names of the machines used to perform it, including SmoothBeam. Many dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons offer this procedure.
Punch excision. The scar is excised with a punch tool and the edges are sutured together. This procedure is usually performed by a cosmetic surgeon.
Chemical peels (also known as acid peels). A type of organic acid, most commonly glycolic, salicylic, or lactic, is applied to the skin so that a smoother layer can surface. Despite its unpleasant name, this procedure is painless if performed properly and requires no anaesthetic. Peels are typically performed several times over a period of weeks or months. The procedure can also be beneficial for active acne. Many dermatologists and cosmetologists offer this procedure, although the peels given by dermatologists are generally of a higher concentration and therefore potentially more effective.
Subcision. The scar is detached from deeper tissue, allowing a pool of blood to form under the scar which helps form a connective tissue under the scar, levelling it with the surface. This procedure is usually performed by a cosmetic surgeon.
Dermal filler. The scar is filled with an injectable dermal filler.

Diet - many people think that eating chocolate cause pimples. Research has not been able to prove any such link, but some people find that it works this way for them. It is possible that a person eats chocolate when they are under a lot of stress, and that it is actually the stress that causes the pimples. However, healthy eating may help.

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Vitamin E is important for its interactions with Selenium, which is an important antioxidant trace mineral. Selenium has been shown to have a function in the enzyme glutathione perozidase. This enzyme plays a crucial role in preventing acne inflammation. Those who experience acne usually have low levels of glutathione perozidase. After supplementing Vitamin E and Selenium into your diet, acne can be significantly diminished. (1)

Zinc- Zinc is a very important nutrient for the health of the skin. Zinc is involved in the proper metabolism of testosterone. When zinc levels are low, there is an increase in the conversion of testosterone to DHT. It is known that DHT stimulates the manufacture of sebum and keratin which are primary factors in causing acne. Only certain forms of zinc have proven to be effective. These include effervescent zinc and zinc gluconate. (2)
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