Acne ( types, causes, treatment)

 ACNE  

Our skin has tiny holes also known as pores or hair follicles which play the effective roles in hair growth, formation of new blood vessels and in repairing of the skin but when they are blocked by dirt, oil or our dead skin, there causes a skin condition which is called Acne.  

When your skin gets dirty or oily sometimes you get pimples, blemish which are marks on skin or spots and sometimes you get zit which is a type of pimple that is a swollen red spot which cause pain.  

Acne is most common in youth and mostly occur when you are going through puberty phase.  

Are There Any Types of Acne? 

This is the most frequently asked question, and the answer is Yes, Acne has different types.

 

Let us discuss them in detail.  

Blackheads  

Blackheads are also caused when your pores get clogged by dirt or oil. Blackheads are dark in shade and are bumps that usually appear on your nose, chin or neck.

 

Whiteheads 

Whiteheads occur when your hair follicles or pores get clogged by the dead skin or oil. They are light in shade and unlike black heads they are closed within the pours.  

Cysts  

Cysts are the bumps which are bigger in size and are filled with puss. Cysts are way painful then other types of acne. Cysts lies beneath your skin unlike other pimples.  

Pustules  

They are small sized type of acnes that are popped out. Pustules are filled with puss, and they also cause pain when touched. Mostly pustules appear on different spots like face, chest and neck.

 

SYMPTOMS   

The symptoms of Acne are visible, and they are easy to detect.  

Blackheads 
Whiteheads 
Cysts 
Pustules 
Cystic lesions 
Nodules  

Acne is a curable skin condition and there are different medications that can help you to cure your bad skin condition.

 

CAUSES  

The most common causes of Acne are they pores and hair follicles getting blocked by Oil, Dirt or Dead Skin but there are some other causes of Acne which are:

 

Sleeping disorder 

 When you do not take good sleep or have the health condition known as insomnia, there are chances that you will get Acne or pimples.

 

Hormonal disorder 

Hormonal disorder is the cause some people get pimple and unwanted hair on their face and their chin.

 

Stress 

Some people get stress easily and there are many of them who do not get rid of it easily, so they give pimples way to come and pop up on their face.

 

Puberty  

Puberty is a phase in which a child become elder or young. Girls becoming women and boys becoming men, the pimples come and go in this time of age, and it is normal.

 

Family history  

Family history can be the reason you are not getting rid of pimples and skin problems.

 

Makeup and Creams 

Use of makeup, moisturizers or creams which contain too much amount of oil in it can cause pimples and Acne.

 

TREATMENT

• If you are going through the same condition and you want to get rid of this condition than do consult to your doctor and tell them about your problem.  
• Use medications, soaps or creams that help in reducing oil from the skin.  
• Use the products which contain Salicylic acid which is an exfoliator and helps by stopping the blockage of pores and makes them clear from oil and dirt.  
• Try to use the product which contain Benzoyl peroxide which helps in drying the pimples which contain puss and stops other pimples.  

These products will definitely help if you have a mild situation.  

What is these do not help?  

If these products do not help in reducing pimples and do not stop Acne than you have severe condition and dermatologist is the best person who can help you by recommending you these products: 

• Antibiotics  
• Tropical peroxides  
• Isotretinoin   

REMEMBER 

Always keep in mind that your skin or physical appearance do not define who you are. Your personality and actions define you, stop thinking that you are not beautiful if you have scars of your face or body, what matters is you are beautiful from inside.  

 

Stay Confident, you are Remarkable...