Friday, October 2, 2009

Acne, pimples: treatments and tips

acneL'acne is a skin disease characterized by inflammation of the hair follicle and sebaceous gland attached involving injuries ranging from open comedo, or black spot, a small reliefs solid, reddish, papules, a lesion deeper sometimes painful, nodules and cysts, pus-filled element, the pustules, or pimples.

Nell'acne there is always an overproduction of sebum, known as seborrhea comprising oily and greasy. There are different forms (acne rosacea, seborrheic, late, vulgaris, etc.) but its most common form is juvenile acne affecting about 80% of adolescents and heals spontaneously around the age of 19 years, 90% cases without scarring.

Acne appears in general to the face, shoulder and neck.

Acne is caused by juvenile hormone disorders: During puberty, sebaceous secretion that depends on androgens (male sex hormones) and estrogens (female sex hormones) increase so important and affects the skin.

You must also know that acne has a strong impact inherited (genetic influence).

Even stress can also help acne, particularly through increased production of sebum.

Acne is treated, not cured by itself, or if it does not take much time. It may involve two quite unpleasant consequences:

- The likely presence of scars;
- A more or less marked difficulties in relationships with others.

As for the scars if acne or our wrung their mark, today superficial chemical peels and / or medium-deep, made of glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid and other substances, are able to improve the marks left acne.
For the second problem, there are both psychological difficulties for adolescents and adults, how to overcome them is to talk to friends and relatives or consult a specialist.

Nell'acne superficial or less severe, local treatment by external accompanied by good hygiene may be sufficient.
The hygiene of the face is very important.
In a case of acne more pronounced, and when the dermatologist thinks it useful, may also prescribe antibiotics based on local clindamycin for example.
Nell'acne severe (eg characterized by fever, aches, joint pain, skin lesions localized) a medical consultation is widely recommended.

For some women, taking the contraceptive pill may have a positive effect on acne but in other cases also have the opposite effect.

Here are tips to follow to have a face clean and healthy:

- Wash your face twice daily using lukewarm water and mild detergent.
- Wash your hair, which often smear easily in those who suffer from acne, at least two to three times a week.
- Making a shower often, especially in case of pimples on the back.
- The girls have good makeup, using cleansing milk-specific problem, ie not fat.
- Tips and Tricks because it helps to like, the important thing is to use facial creams, makeup and cosmetic products from the non-fat from the astringent and purifying.
- Do not squeeze the points blacks and pimples.
- Tanning, either natural or artificial, is not a remedy for acne. However, gradual exposure to sun protection creams with non-fat decreases the oiliness of the skin.
- No food is responsible for acne, even chocolate and sausages. Taking the correct diet is always advisable.
- If the acne you create interpersonal problems, talk with your family or a specialist.
- An early and proper care can keep acne under control and avoid the appearance of unsightly scarring.

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