About Acne
Acne is particularly prevalent among adolescents; around 80% are
affected by the problems of acne. The disease is subject to a lot of
questions from people of any age. In a period when young person is
facing all kinds self questioning about their newly found desire to have
a pleasing appearance, this disease can become a nightmare, so what is
acne and how can it be treated?
What is Acne?
 Acne is a skin disease very often present among adolescents it is
often the result of hormonal changes, which play a huge role in the
problem; they stimulate the sebaceous glands located under the skin to
produce more sebum. Then the pores start to clog and bacteria known as
"anaerobic" (which does not support oxygen) will then develop and cause
the emergence of comedones (black heads) and spots.
What Causes Acne?
The causes of acne are little known in the scientific world but some
believe that a derivative of testosterone, dihydro-testosterone is the
culprit. This hormone affects the skin and the production of oil and
some people produce more of it than others.
A key factor is the thickness of the skin; the thinner it is the less
chance that the pores will clog. Then there would be several irritants
such as sun, sweat, chlorine, and several others, that can contribute to
thicken the epidermis, excessive cleaning can also irritate the skin,
and is not recommended.
Types of Acne
There is not just one type of acne there are several, and within each
of those types there are various degrees of severity from mild to
moderate to severe, so although two people may have the same form of
acne one may look much worse than another as they have a more severe
case
Acne Vulgaris
The most common variety is Acne Vulgaris this type of acne is so
widespread it may be considered a normal condition especially amongst
young people as it is found in nearly 80% of people in their teens and
early twenties. It is characterised by the usual sight of common
whiteheads which come and go very quickly or the more slowly developing
blackheads, as well as papules and/or pustules, nodules and even
unsightly cysts.
Acne Rosacea
Acne Rosacea can often look just like Acne Vulgaris but it differs in
that it is most usually found in people over 30 rather than teenagers,
it can take the form of a red rash almost anywhere on the body but
usually on the cheeks or possibly the nose or forehead. This type of
acne may produce very clearly seen blood vessels just below the skin
surface as well as pimples and other skin disorders such as red
blemishes.
Acne Conglobata, Acne Fulminans
There are several other forms of acne, although these are found in
extremely small numbers compared to the main two types. Acne Conglobata
is and extreme version of acne vulgaris most often found in men between
18 and 30, it can cause severe scaring and unpleasant skin appearance
and is found mostly on the face. Acne Fulminans is related to Acne
Conglobata but comes on with extreme speed and is characterised by
ulcerating to the affected areas.
Gram-Negative Folliculitis
Gram-Negative Folliculitis is type of bacterial infection that
ironically can result from antibiotics used to treat Acne Vulgaris.
Pyoderma Faciale
Pyoderma Faciale is an acne common in women in their 20s to 40s
notably present are large and painful nodules, as well as pustules as
well as sores. |
