Acne Treatment
ACNE TREATMENT
Acne is one of the common problem among the entire world population starting from the age of puberty to old age.Almost everyone one of you must have seeked some acne treatment in your life.Only a few people neglect the thought of acne treatment and go on with their life.For the rest of the people,here is some tips on acne treatment that will help you in sovling your acne problems.
What is acne?
Acne is a common skin disease,characterized by areas of skin becoming scaly and red with blackheads,whiteheads,pinheads,pimples, large papules etc.,which may eventually lead to scarring. Acne affects mostly skin with the densest population of sebaceous glands which include the face, the upper part of the chest, and the back.
Age groups affected by Acne:-
Acne is more common in teenagers (both boys and gals) developing at puberty.But many women have it throughout their life or developed it during their adulthood.
Causes of Acne:-
The basic pathology behind developing an acne is that –The pores in our skin are blocked by some material which may range from our own skin cells to particles from the environment.
(1)Hormones:- One of the common causes of acne is the male hormones that are secreted in both males and females.These hormones induce growth of skin tissues and the production of sebum from the skin.As a result of excess stimulation(as in case of urges in teenagers,just before periods in females,stress etc.) the following may occur.
The duct of the sebaceous gland can be blocked by skin cells to form a whitehead,or by sebum that darkens on exposure to air, forming a blackhead.
when sebum continues to be produced in a gland with a blocked duct, it may be forced out into surrounding tissue which attract bacteria present in the skin to cause an inflammation reaction, resulting in the tender red lump called the pimple. The pus formed by the inflammation pushes towards the surface and breaks through the blockage of the duct, and the pimple drains and disappears, leaving no scar.
If the duct is very tightly blocked, then the inflammation may spread to the deeper layers of the skin and form raised purplish lumps that can take months or years to heal. Cystic acne is the most severe form, and results in pitting and scarring.
(2)Genetical Cause:-If the parents have acne, then their kids are also more prone of developing acne.
(3)Cosmetics:-Use of cosmetics may also lead to Acne.
(4)Environmental Factors:-Environmental factors such as pollution and high level of humidity also cause acne.This is very rare.
Acne Myths:-
(1) Acne is caused by poor hygiene.Most people believe this myth and wash their face and other areas of acne frequently.But actually it will irritate the skin and make the acne worse.We should indeed keep our body free from dead tissues and dust particles,but they should not be removed by scrubbing by hand.Doctor’s advise to have a good hygiene is to wash your face gently twice a day with a mild soap,pat it dry(dont be rough with the towel) and use the correct acne treatment.
(2) Acne is caused by fatty foods.There is no connection between diet and acne.Its been proved scientifically that food stuffs,chocolates and other enjoyable dishes doesnt have a role in acne development.So go ahead and enjoy your food.
(3) Acne is a serious disease. Yes, acne does affect the way people look but its not a serious threat to ones physical health.It may result in permanent scars which affect the way people feel about themselves(self esteem).
(4)let acne finish its course. Acne is not a disease like cold that has to be let on its own way to complete its course.It can be solved easily. If the acne treatment you have tried dint give any results,consult a dermatologist and seek his acne treatment.
Acne Treatment
Numerous creams and medicines are available for acne treatment.All these drugs suppress the sebum secretion or kills bacteria on the skin and allow the skin to heal naturally.Some drugs also have their side effects.So be careful in takin them.
If you want to use drugs like creams and lotions for acne treatment,it is better to consult a dermatologist to avoid the risk of getting the adverse effects from acne treatment.Other natural ways for acne treatment are as follows.
Natural Treatment
(1) Drink 10 glasses of water everyday.Water is the best solution for acne treatment.Water removes all the toxins from the human body in the form of urine and heals the body within.So drink plenty of water.Its good for overall health of our body.
(2)Dont touch your face frequently.Germs from our hands irritate our skin and also plenty of bacteria are there in our hands to cause infection.So Wash your hands often with antibacterial soap.
(3)Eat more fruits and vegetables every day.They supplemet our body with vitamins and other essentials aminoacids that play a very important role in healing of these skin tissues.
(4) Take vitamin supplements.Vitamin A is very good for the skin and it can help you to get rid of your acne faster.Infact,most of lotions and creams used for acne treatment contain vitamin A and niacin in them.Vitamin E is found to prevent scarring.
(5)Wash your face daily twice with antibacterial soap.Dont overdo it as it may worsen the acne.
(6) Fomentation can be applied to open the pores and squeeze out the waste matter.Then rinse with cold water.
(7) Wash the affected area with lemon juice.This is proved to be highly beneficially in healing process.
(8) Externally applied pastes.Prepare a paste with a mixture of cucumbers, oatmeal cooked in milk,carrots and apply over the affected area and keep it on for half an hour and then wash off with cold water.This also helps with the healing process.
To conclude,acne is not a major issue affecting one’s physical health.So many myths about acne are revolving us which has to be thrown off to have a peaceful solution for acne.As for the acne treatment,its better to go with the traditional natural acne treatment rather than drugs and lotion having side effects besides their beneficial effects.
Written by Killerin 007
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