Acne – Skin condition

What is acne?

Acne is a skin condition that arises when your hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells (Sebaceous glands are tiny glands found near the surface of your skin. The glands are attached to hair follicles, which are small holes in your skin that an individual hair grows out of.) It causes whiteheads, blackheads, spots, pitches, and sometimes cysts. It is often seen especially on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms. Acne is uninflamed blackheads to pus-filled pimples or large, red and tender bumps.

Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.

Types of acne.

Acne signs differ depending on the severity of your condition:Whiteheads (clogged plugged pores).

Blackheads (open plugged pores).

Papules (small red, tender bumps).

Pustules (pimples which are filled with pus at their tips).

Nodules (Large, solid, painful lumps under the skin).

Cystic lesions (pus-filled lumps under the skin).

How severe is each type of acne and how can we treat them?

There are so many helpful acne treatments available, but acne can be persistent. The pimples and bumps heal slowly, and when one begins to go away, others seem to pop up.

• Blackheads and whiteheads are the dullest forms of acne. These can sometimes be cleared up with OTC (over-the-counter) topical medications, such as salicylic acid-based toners or benzoyl-peroxide spot treatments. If they don’t respond to OTC medications, comedones are easily treated with topical retinoids. There is even one type of retinoid, known as adapalene, which is now accessible over the counter. It’s very beneficial in clearing blackheads and whiteheads.
• Pustules and papules are more moderate forms of acne. These may or may not clear up with OTC meds. Widespread moderate acne may require an oral or topical medication from a dermatologist.
• Nodules and cysts are the most drastic form of acne. You have to see a dermatologist to clear up this severe acne. Picking or popping nodules and cysts can lead to scars.

How to prevent acne.

Wash your face properly.

 Know your skin type (dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin or combination skin) and treat it accordingly.

Moisturise your skin and stay hydrated.

Use OTC acne treatment.

Limit your makeup.

Limit touching your face.

Limit sun exposure.

Don’t pot pimples.

Use antibiotics.

Avoid oily and junk food.

Reduce stress.

These tips and advice on acne treatment and prevention will help you a lot in your skincare journey.

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