Acne is a common skin disease characterized and recognized for plugged pores such as whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and deeper bumps like cysts and nodules which appear on the face, neck, chest, shoulders, back, and the upper arms. It happens when the pores of the skin become clogged with internally occurring oil known as Sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells
Almost 100% of young people between the age range of twelve and seventeen have usually an occasional blackhead, whitehead, or pimple, despite race or ethnicity. Most of these young sufferers successfully can manage their acne problems by using over-the-counter treatments. For others, a case of acne may be more serious. In reality, by the time they reach their mid-teens, a greater number of teens have a severe case of acne that often requires formal treatment by a doctor or dermatologist.Acne lesions commonly occur on the face, but they may also show up on the chest, back, neck, shoulders, upper arms, legs, and scalp.
Why do it arise?
Our skin has tiny pores which are connected to oil glands. Once these oil glands are blocked, either by dirt or obstructed by abrasions and infections, the oily substance (called sebum) they excrete then block the growth of hair follicles, causing pimple outbreaks. Most importantly, elevation of hormones produced during puberty or the menstrual cycle in women result in the hormone by-product called DHT. This hormone by product overstimulates the oil gland resulting in plugging of the pore and acne production.
How to prevent?
1) Cleansing.If you have acne, you should gently wash your face with a mild cleanser, once in the morning and once in the evening, as well as after heavy exercise. Wash your face from under the jaw to the hairline and be sure to thoroughly rinse your skin.It is also important to shampoo your hair regularly. If you have oily hair, you may want to wash it every day.
2) Hands off the face
Don't squeeze your pimples and do the sebum extractions yourself. This could lead to further infection and scarring. Also, avoid touching your face and pimples often. Increased friction on the pimple will cause it to close up further, making extraction a lot more difficult.
3) Choose the right cosmetic. It is recemended to buy oil-free and antibacterial cleansers made especially to combat pimple outbreaks. Be careful not to over scrub, though, as your skin still needs its natural oils to stay healthy and blooming. If you dry it out too much, another set of pimple outbreaks could occur. Cleanse deeply, but moderately. In fact, some skin experts even recommend that you wash only with water and mild/baby soap. Switching from one cleansing product to another might also cause allergies and other skin problems.
4) Shave Carefully
Men who shave and who have acne should test both electric and safety razors to see which is more comfortable. When using a safety razor, make sure the blade is sharp and soften your beard thoroughly with soap and water before applying shaving cream. Shave gently and only when necessary to reduce the risk of nicking blemishes.
5) Avoid a Sunburn or Suntan
Many of the medicines used to treat acne can make you more prone to sunburn. A sunburn that reddens the skin or suntan that darkens the skin may make blemishes less visible and make the skin feel drier. However, these benefits are only temporary, and there are known risks of excessive sun exposure, such as more rapid skin aging and a risk of developing skin cancer.
3) Choose the right cosmetic. It is recemended to buy oil-free and antibacterial cleansers made especially to combat pimple outbreaks. Be careful not to over scrub, though, as your skin still needs its natural oils to stay healthy and blooming. If you dry it out too much, another set of pimple outbreaks could occur. Cleanse deeply, but moderately. In fact, some skin experts even recommend that you wash only with water and mild/baby soap. Switching from one cleansing product to another might also cause allergies and other skin problems.
4) Shave Carefully
Men who shave and who have acne should test both electric and safety razors to see which is more comfortable. When using a safety razor, make sure the blade is sharp and soften your beard thoroughly with soap and water before applying shaving cream. Shave gently and only when necessary to reduce the risk of nicking blemishes.
5) Avoid a Sunburn or Suntan
Many of the medicines used to treat acne can make you more prone to sunburn. A sunburn that reddens the skin or suntan that darkens the skin may make blemishes less visible and make the skin feel drier. However, these benefits are only temporary, and there are known risks of excessive sun exposure, such as more rapid skin aging and a risk of developing skin cancer.
