By: Dr Siddique

Fights The 4 Causes of Acne

Common Skin Issues

1 Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Symptoms include itchy, red, and dry skin caused by inflammation. Most commonly found in children (although adults can also get it)

2 Hyperpigmentation

Caused by an increase in melanin due to conditions such as pregnancy, exposure to sunlight and use of various drugs

Common Skin Issues

3 Acne

Medically known as acne vulgaris.It is a disease of the hair follicles of the face, chest, and back that affects almost all males and females during puberty;

Common Skin Issues

Overproduction of oil (sebum)

Irregular shedding of dead skin cells resulting in irritation of the hair follicles

Build-up of bacteria

Inflammation

Causes of Acne

The Formation of Acne

Spotting the

Closed comedones - whiteheads; the follicle is completely blocked

Open comedones - blackheads; black because of surface pigment (melanin) rather than dirt

Pustules (pimples); red, tender bumps with white pus at their tips

Nodules; large, solid, painful lumps beneath the surface of the skin. Formed by the buildup of secretions deep within hair follicles.

Cysts; painful, pus-filled lumps beneath the surface of the skin. These boil-like infections can

cause scars.

HormonesAndrogens are hormones that increase in boys and girls during puberty and cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and oral contraceptives can also affect sebum production.

MedicationCorticosteroids, androgens are known to cause acne

DietStudies indicate that certain dietary factors, including dairy products and carbohydrate-rich foods (high glycemic index) — such as bread, bagels and chips, which increase blood sugar — may trigger acne.

Factors that may Worsen Acne

Acne myth…

Greasy foods and chocolate have proved to have little to no effect on acne.

Dirty skin or poor hygiene. Acne isn't caused by dirt. Adults don't get acne - it’s more likely to be reddish nodules around your mouth and jaw, rather than whiteheads and blackheads scattered all over your forehead, nose, and cheeks

Stress, sexual activity, masturbation ,toxicity

Cleanse skin with mild, non oily cleanser. It is best to wash the face morning, evening and after heavy exercise.

Often gels work better than creams since creams may have more of an oil base.

All products used should be non-commedogenic. 

How to Treat Acne

Over washing, instead of eliminating oil on

the skin, may work to produce more oil because it stimulates the oil production glands.

Scrubbing the face with harsh cleansers also encourages more oil production. 

Use mild, oil free moisturizer.

Keeping oily skin well moisturized decreases oil production.

Lactic acid, a type of alpha hydroxy acid - is a keratolytic. Rids hardened sebum and also can promote firming of the skin by thickening deeper layers.

L-Carnitine- reduces sebum secretion, which in turn results in fewer comedones

Decandiol- reduces growth of bacteria

Lidochalone- anti inflammatory

Key Ingredients

Use medicated pads and/or cosmetic blotters during the day. Apply pad or blotter to oily areas such as the nose, forehead and chin. Avoid rubbing but hold pad or tissue to the skin for only as long as it takes to blot up the oil, 15-20 seconds.

The goal is not to trigger the oil glands to produce yet more oil. So steer clear of products with high alcohol content or products that make skin become dryer as they will trigger the oil glands to then produce more oil.

Other treatment options  include topical antibiotics, retinols, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide and many other prescription medications available by prescription.

Lasers and chemical peels are other options

Other Options

Acne can have lasting consequences in how you feel about yourself -- and left untreated, or improperly managed, it can leave permanent scars.

Be Patient ! Treatments can take 4-12 weeks to show results depending on symptoms at onset.

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