ACNE Treatment ! !
What is Acne Vulgaris? • A skin condition characterized by blackheads, whiteheads and inflamed red pimples. • Propionibacterium acnes is the microorganism that causes Acne. • Acne causes lesions associated with follicle. • It can be from isolated pimples to widespread acne.
What are the Misconceptions?
• Nuts, Chocolate and other foods do not cause Acne.
What are the Causes? • Sebaceous Glands, a
small gland in the skin that secretes a lubricating oily matter called the sebum into the hair follicles for lubricating the hair and skin, cause Acne.
What are the Causes? • When Sebum and dead cells get trapped and clogged at the pores, the pores get blocked. • When Sebum through hormones get overproduced (especially in males)
What are some other causes? • Acne is prone to run in the families. • It gets triggered by oily or greasy cosmetic products. • Certain drugs like Testosterone, and Estrogen. • High levels of sweating and Humidity
What are the signs and symptoms • • • • • •
Crusting of skin Cysts Puss Scarring on skin Inflammation around the skin Blackheads (plugged with dark sebum) • Whiteheads (pore closed)
Prevention or Treatment? • There’s no effective prevention • Antibiotics are usually given by the Dermatologist
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