AcneWhat is Acne ? Acne is a sign of changes in the hormonal level in the system, which makes its presence on the skin as an inflammation at the mouth of the sebaceous glands producing spots.
It is estimated that a form of acne affects over 70 per cent adolescents. The visible acne is in the form of blackheads and whiteheads, both of which are closely associated with hyper activity of the oil glands and congestion of the skin pores. Seborrhea or excessive oiliness on the skin surface is the general precondition to the formation of acne. Symptoms of Acne: Acne tends to afflict mostly on the face, back, chest and shoulders.
The reason is the oil glands and the hair follicles, where the acne infection begins, are found in over abundance in these parts of the body.
In order to identify and estimate the acne condition in various stages, an estimation of the following features will help answer an acne condition: 1. Excessive oiliness on the skin.
2. Whiteheads
3. Blackheads.
4. Large visible skin pores.
5. Little bumps under the skin
Causes of Acne:
Many factors contribute to the development of acne, including a hereditary predisposition and the presence of male hormones known as androgen present in men and women in varying proportions. Androgen, leads to increased sebum production and the presence of an otherwise harmless bacterium on the skin called Proprionibacterium Acnes causing a tiny infection. This leads to inflammatory acne, or red bumps and pustules. In some follicles the bacteria does not cause an infection, but rather changes the lining of the hair follicle and forms plugs called comedones: Blackheads (are known as open comedones) and Whiteheads (are known as closed comedones). Other factors causing acne include: unhealthy diet, stress and lack of hygiene
Effects of Acne:
Severe and moderate acne leaves blemishes and temporary dark spots or acne scars which clear up with time. If the pimples and pustules are picked and squeezed, it causes indentations and small pits on the skin surface. The texture no longer remains smooth.
The psychological effects of acne can be severe in some people, who may feel disfigured and unattractive because of the eruptions on their skin.
Treatment of acne:1 A regular cleansing routine using specially formulated products can help to remove surface sebum and the bacteria associated with acne.
2 Avoid products that contain vaseline.
3 Choose non-alkaline soaps.
4 Avoid too highly spiced or starchy foods.
5 Mild to moderate acne must be treated with products specifically formulated for this condition: these contain special ingredients for the prevention of spots, such as salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, which remove keratin and kill the bacteria.
6 Squeezing, pinch and frequently washing the face with a strong soap will only aggravate the acne skin condition leading to acne scars and blemishes.
7 If using cosmetics, use mild, non-comedogenic oil-free cosmetics.
8 Avoid sun tanning as even though the sun temporarily reduces the appearance of blemishes, it can permanently damage your skin.
Diet for Acne :What is a good diet to be followed to combat acne due to unhealthy diet?
Research shows that traditionally forbidden fried food, chocolates, colas and dairy products do not adversely affect the acne condition. Fats, which have been eaten, assimilated and circulating in the blood stream, have no semblance to the fats within the oil glands. However food rich in iodide, such as cabbage, spinach and wheat germs trigger acne-like eruptions. Do's and Don’ts for Acne Diet:Do’s:1 Fresh fruits and vegetables will add a glow & clarity to your complexion – so eat healthy Dont's: 1 Eating excessive amounts of sugar, starch and fatty foods can result in an outburst of acne.
2 Improper bowel movements or chronic constipation is another reason for an accumulation of toxins within the body that are manifested in the form of acne.
3 Intake of certain drugs can also result in an alteration of follicle cells, which stick together.
4 Excessive consumption of alcoholic, aerated and caffeine beverages, smoking, sedentary and stressed lifestyles can also contribute to acne. |
