Acne

Acne is also known as Pimples. It is a common disorder in teenagers and at times in young adults. It happens due to the inflammation of skin, as superficial skin eruption that may be caused by the blockage of skin pores. Usually acne appears on the face but can extend to neck, chest and back also. Acne has two types such as non-inflammatory and inflammatory. In non-inflammatory acne means just a few whiteheads and blackheads on the face. The majority of people with acne have this type of acne. With inflammatory acne, the whiteheads become inflamed, and red pimples and pustules develop. Prescription drugs and sometimes surgery are needed to treat inflammatory acne.

Causes of Acne

Common risk factors that may cause acne are-

• If you have Family history of acne then you may also develop acne. Because some dermatologists believe that the type and pattern may experience is related to the experiences of your parents.
• Another main cause of this disorder is Hormone levels. If you have higher levels of sex hormones, then it stimulate oil production by the glands surrounding hair follicles. This excess oil clogs these follicles or pores, thus causing a pimple.
• Environment is also the main cause of this disorder. Because individuals living in humid areas may develop more severe acne breakouts.
• Various cosmetics product may also cause acne.
• Another factor that may cause acne include Petroleum oils. This occurs because the grease or oil in the air causes the skin to become irritated.

Symptoms of Acne

Various possible symptoms may be occurring. Acne typically appears on your face, neck, chest, back and shoulders, which are the areas of your skin with the largest number of functional oil glands. Acne can take the following forms:

• If you have whiteheads, these are created when the openings of hair follicles become clogged and blocked with oil secretions and dead skin.
• Another symptoms of this disorders is Blackheads. These are similar to whiteheads, but are open to the skin surface and darken.
• If you have Pimples symptoms. These are raised, reddish spots that signal inflammation or infection in the hair follicles.
• If you have Cysts, then these are thick lumps beneath the surface of the skin, which are formed by the buildup of secretions deep within hair follicle.

Treatment of Acne

Various possible treatments that you can use to treat acne disorder such as:

• Take a nonprescription acne medicine and apply regularly. Over-the-counter drugs containing sulfur, resorcinol, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide, are all effective for treating mild acne.
• You should use ordinary hygiene on affected areas. Deodorant soaps may be used, but they are of no particular value for acne.
• You should not use scrub or loofa. Because Friction makes acne worse.
• If home treatments do not work, then you can treat acne effectively by your dermatologist like topical treatments such as retinoids or antibiotics, and oral antibiotics.
• An oral medication known as isotretinoin may be prescribed. This is extremely effective, but side effects may include severe birth defects, changes in blood fats and cholesterols, and mood changes. Because of these side effects, Accutane is usually used only for patients with severe acne, or, in patients who have failed all other treatments.