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What is Acne?
Acne is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes pimples and spots, mostly on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms. It is the most common skin condition. It commonly occurs during puberty. At that stage the sebaceous glands activate. It affects 3 in every 4 people aged 11 to 30 years, but it can occur at any age. It is not dangerous, however it can leave some skin scars.
The Natural way to Address Acne There are many suggested natural remedies for acne, but not all of them are supported by research. Diet: It is unclear what role diet plays in worsening acne. Scientists have found that people who consume a diet that offers a good supply of vitamins A and E and of zinc may have a lower risk of severe acne. One review describes the link between acne and diet as "controversial," but suggests that a diet with a low glycemic load may help. Tea-tree oil: Results of a study of 60 patients published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology suggested that 5-percent tea-tree oil may help treat mild to moderate acne. Tea: There is some evidence that polyphenols from tea, including green tea, applied in a topical preparation, may be beneficial in reducing sebum production and treating acne. However, the compounds in this case were extracted from tea, rather than using tea directly. Moisturizers: These can soothe the skin, especially in people who are using acne treatment such as isotretinoin, say researchers. Moisturizers containing aloe vera at a concentration of at least 10 percent or witch hazel can have a soothing and possibly anti-inflammatory effect.
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Preparations A range preparations is available from pharmacies, usually in the form of gels, pads, creams, lotions, and soaps. Most of these are topical treatments, for applying directly onto the skin. One popular suggestion is to put toothpaste on pimples to dry them out, but the ingredients in toothpaste may further irritate the skin. It is better to use an appropriate cream. Most products for pimples or acne contain the following active ingredients: - Resorcinol: This helps the breakdown of blackheads and whiteheads. The same active ingredient is used to treat dandruff, eczema, and psoriasis. - Benzoyl peroxide: This active ingredient attacks and kills bacteria and slows down the glands' production of oil. Benzoyl works as a peeling agent, accelerating skin turnover and clearing pores. This, in turn, reduces the bacterial count in the affected area. - Salicylic acid: This breaks down blackheads and whiteheads and slows the shedding of cells that line the follicles of the oil glands. It is effective in treating inflammation and swelling. Salicylic acid is also used as a fungicide and in many dandruff shampoos. Salicylic acid causes the epidermis to shed skin more easily, prevents pores from becoming blocked, and creates space for new cells to grow. - Sulfur: This has been used for centuries to treat acne, psoriasis, and eczema. Sulfur helps by breaking down blackheads and whiteheads. It is unclear exactly how it works, but elemental sulfur slowly oxidizes to become sulfurous acid, which has antibacterial properties. - Retin-A: This unplugs blocked pores. Retin-A contains Tretinoin, an acidic form of vitamin A. Applied to the skin, it acts as a chemical peel. - Azelaic acid: This fortifies the cells that line the follicles, stops oil eruptions, and reduces bacterial growth. It is a saturated dicarboxylic acid found naturally in wheat, rye, and barley. Azelaic acid also reduces inflammation by removing free radicals. It is useful for patients with darker skin who have dark patches on their face, known as melasma, or whose acne spots leave persistent brown marks. Medications will have different concentrations of these active ingredients. It is advisable to start with the lowest strength. At first, you may experience skin irritation, redness, or burning, but these usually stop with continued use. People with sensitive skin are commonly advised to use creams or lotions. Gels tend to be better for people with oily skins. Gels are usually alcohol-based and dry the skin.
Medicine For more serious acne, your doctor or dermatologist may prescribe: - Antibiotics to kill bacteria Oral antibiotics, usually tetracycline, can be used together with a topical treatment for severe acne. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should take an erythromycin instead of tetracycline. - Birth control pills for women with acne due to hormones Women with pimples may benefit if they take a combination of norgestimate and ethinyl 2/3
estradiol. Birth control pills can slightly increase the risk of hypertension, blood clots, and heart disease. - Isotretinoin to help you make less oil For very severe symptoms, such as deep cysts, antibiotics may not be enough. Isotretinoin, also known as Accutane or Roaccutane, may be prescribed. This is a systemic oral treatment, which means it is taken as pills and affects the whole body.
Surgical options Other procedures to treat acne include: Lasers and other light therapies Chemical peels Drainage and extraction to remove a large acne cyst that does not respond to medicine Injecting a cyst with medicine can remove it quickly, but this is only done if absolutely necessary. If you have acne, you know now some ways to improve your skin. Remember that you're not alone. Look around at your friends and you'll see that most teens are in it together!
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