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Acne is a disorder that causes skin inflammation, usually but not limited to the face, because of changes to the skin structure. The pores around the follicles sometimes get blocked by naturally occurring exfoliation of dead skin cells. This blockage of pores causes obstruction to the flow of sebum or oil, which normally flows out un-disrupted, resulting in its accumulation and stagnation. Bacteria begin to grow from the stagnant sebum under the skin, forming microcomedones which ultimately lead to acne.
Non-inflammatory Acne
Non-inflammatory acne includes whiteheads and blackheads, which are collectively called comedones. Comedones are aggregated microcomedones that manifest itself as whiteheads and blackheads on the surface of the skin.
A whitehead is formed when the bacteria and sebum remain under the surface of the skin and swell out minimally, manifesting slightly on the surface of the skin. They may look like small white spots, or may be extremely small to be unnoticeable to the naked eye.
A blackhead, on the other hand, is formed when the bacteria and sebum trapped under the skin partially surface. The black coloration results from interacting with the skin's melanin or coloration. Blackheads may persist because the trapped sebum and bacteria drain out of the skin in a very slow manner.
Comedones may release their sebum contents that were previously blocked and heal, or they may induce a rupture in the follicle wall that will cause inflammation of the skin.
Inflammatory Acne
A rupture in the follicle wall may cause the inflammation of the skin and jump start the series of events leading to the formation of a scarring pimple. At the onset of the rupture, white blood cells rush to the area under the skin, causing the formation of a papule. A papule manifests as small, pink bumps that may hurt when touched.
After a couple of days, a papule develops into a pustule, when the white blood cells that were signaled to rush to the area under the ruptured follicle wall have made their way to the area under the skin. As a result, pustules look like white or yellow pus-filled lesions on the skin. Pustules are what people normally refer to as "pimples" or "zits".
If the follicle completely ruptures and collapses, a nodule forms. This is a solid lesion that forms deep within the skin. Nodules may appear large and are usually painful.
If complicated inflammatory reactions occur, the nodules progress into what is called a cyst. These burrow deeper under the skin and are pus-filled, and are usually the types of pimples that cause scarring.
What causes acne?
Experts cannot determine a single cause for acne, but there are a number of factors that are considered "risk factors" and increase the likelihood of acne. Hormonal changes from puberty and the menstrual cycle, excessive sebum or oil production, environmental irritants like dirt and pollution, irritation of the skin from hard scrubbing or constant touching of blemishes, and stress, are some of the possible factors that may trigger acne.
Acne Prevention
While there is no truth that eating chocolates and nuts, or dirty skin causes acne, there are still a variety of ways in order to prevent acne that hold true.
The first is to wash one's skin, but not excessively. Usually, washing one's face gently using mild soap or mild facial wash twice a day works well. Washing excessively and too vigorously may cause irritation to the skin and further trigger acne. It is important to wash one's skin after exercise because sweat may additionally block the skin and trigger the onset of acne.
Treating Acne
Because the hot buttons for triggering acne are varied and numerous, the occurrence of acne may be unavoidable. Treating acne, however, does not have to be difficult.
There are many over-the-counter products that help with treating acne, and these include benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Benzoyl peroxide helps oxygen to incorporate better into the skin, loosening the pores and helping drain the pores of blockades to the proper drainage of sebum. Salicylic acid, on the other hand, can help dry up the pimple and hasten healing.
Other than this, a dermatologist who specializes in treating people's skin may help create a personalized skin treatment for one's acne. They may prescribe topical treatments like gels and creams, or drug treatments targeted towards resolving abnormal cell clumping around follicles, reducing oil production, discouraging persistence of bacteria and reducing risk for skin inflammation. It is important to note that even if the treatment already helps clear out the skin, the treatment must be continuously pursued until the dermatologist advises to put a stop to it. Continuing treatment may help avoid the onslaught of another acne breakout.
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Non-inflammatory acne includes whiteheads and blackheads, which are collectively called comedones. Comedones are aggregated microcomedones that manifest itself as whiteheads and blackheads on the surface of the skin.
A whitehead is formed when the bacteria and sebum remain under the surface of the skin and swell out minimally, manifesting slightly on the surface of the skin. They may look like small white spots, or may be extremely small to be unnoticeable to the naked eye.
A blackhead, on the other hand, is formed when the bacteria and sebum trapped under the skin partially surface. The black coloration results from interacting with the skin's melanin or coloration. Blackheads may persist because the trapped sebum and bacteria drain out of the skin in a very slow manner.
Comedones may release their sebum contents that were previously blocked and heal, or they may induce a rupture in the follicle wall that will cause inflammation of the skin.
Inflammatory Acne
A rupture in the follicle wall may cause the inflammation of the skin and jump start the series of events leading to the formation of a scarring pimple. At the onset of the rupture, white blood cells rush to the area under the skin, causing the formation of a papule. A papule manifests as small, pink bumps that may hurt when touched.
After a couple of days, a papule develops into a pustule, when the white blood cells that were signaled to rush to the area under the ruptured follicle wall have made their way to the area under the skin. As a result, pustules look like white or yellow pus-filled lesions on the skin. Pustules are what people normally refer to as "pimples" or "zits".
If the follicle completely ruptures and collapses, a nodule forms. This is a solid lesion that forms deep within the skin. Nodules may appear large and are usually painful.
If complicated inflammatory reactions occur, the nodules progress into what is called a cyst. These burrow deeper under the skin and are pus-filled, and are usually the types of pimples that cause scarring.
What causes acne?
Experts cannot determine a single cause for acne, but there are a number of factors that are considered "risk factors" and increase the likelihood of acne. Hormonal changes from puberty and the menstrual cycle, excessive sebum or oil production, environmental irritants like dirt and pollution, irritation of the skin from hard scrubbing or constant touching of blemishes, and stress, are some of the possible factors that may trigger acne.
Acne Prevention
While there is no truth that eating chocolates and nuts, or dirty skin causes acne, there are still a variety of ways in order to prevent acne that hold true.
The first is to wash one's skin, but not excessively. Usually, washing one's face gently using mild soap or mild facial wash twice a day works well. Washing excessively and too vigorously may cause irritation to the skin and further trigger acne. It is important to wash one's skin after exercise because sweat may additionally block the skin and trigger the onset of acne.
Treating Acne
Because the hot buttons for triggering acne are varied and numerous, the occurrence of acne may be unavoidable. Treating acne, however, does not have to be difficult.
There are many over-the-counter products that help with treating acne, and these include benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Benzoyl peroxide helps oxygen to incorporate better into the skin, loosening the pores and helping drain the pores of blockades to the proper drainage of sebum. Salicylic acid, on the other hand, can help dry up the pimple and hasten healing.
Other than this, a dermatologist who specializes in treating people's skin may help create a personalized skin treatment for one's acne. They may prescribe topical treatments like gels and creams, or drug treatments targeted towards resolving abnormal cell clumping around follicles, reducing oil production, discouraging persistence of bacteria and reducing risk for skin inflammation. It is important to note that even if the treatment already helps clear out the skin, the treatment must be continuously pursued until the dermatologist advises to put a stop to it. Continuing treatment may help avoid the onslaught of another acne breakout.
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