Acne is also called pimples.Acne is usually common in teenagers young adults.Acne is also known as vulgaris a long term skin conditions that occurs when dead cells and oil from the skin clogs hair follicles.Acne is usually a common skin condition that causes pimples mostly one the face forehead, chest.There are variety cause including geneticd, hormone levels,stress, high humidity and using skin care products
What is acne?
Acne is a common skin condition where the pores of your skin becomes blocked an oily substance, bacteria and dead skin cells.The blockage produce blackheads, whiteheads,nodules and other types of pimples
Who does ance affect
It affects majorly teens and young adults undergoing hormonal changes
Different types of acne
*Blackheads :Open bump on the skin that fills with excess oil and dead skin . They look like dirt has deposited in bumps,but the dark spot are caused by irregular light reflection off clogged follicles.
*Whiteheads: Bumps that remains close by oil and dead skin
*Fungal acne: This type occurs when excess yeast, develop in follicles They become itchy and flammable.
*Nodules:. Solid pimples that are deep in your skin.They are large and painful
*Cysts:Pus-filled pimple They can cause scar
What are the causes of acne
*Air pollution
*Certain weather conditions
*Stress
*Some medications
*Genetics
*Using oily skincare products
*Fluctuating hormone levels around the time a woman is about to see her period
Care
*Use benzoyl peroxide:Low concentrations and wash formulation are less irritating in your skin
*Salicylic acid:It removes the top layer of the damaged skin.Salicylic acid dissolve the dead skin and prevent them from clogging your hair follicles
*Retinoids:They prevent the formation of new acne
*Use of antibiotics
*Dapzone:A gel with antibacterial properties, can be used for inflamed skin
*Azelaic acid:It kills microorganisms on the skin and reduce dwelling
*Contraceptive
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