Acne (from Latin Acne - UGRI) - common pathological condition of the skin, which is found in one way or another all adolescents, and in some individuals and adult years.
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What is acne?
Acne most often amazed face, scalp, neck, chest, back and shoulders. These are those areas of the skin in which the largest number of silent
iron. Men, more often suffer from cystic acne, most
Heavy shape of acne, which ends with the formation of a cyst, nodules,
and sometimes the formation of scars.
For women, the most characteristic exacerbation of the acne rash during the menstrual cycle as a result of hormonal changes.
Although
Acne do not cause significant physical discomfort, they can
lead to serious mental and emotional suffering. Nevertheless
less, most people, acne - a slight disorder that can
Control with the help of the drugs implemented without a recipe,
used for affected skin.
However, in many cases,
acne require treatment from a doctor. Acne control is important not only for
Increased samo surgery of the patient, but also to prevent the appearance
persistent scar changes on the skin.
Acne develop in hair
follicles, each of which contains the sebaceous glands and tiny
hair. Oily substance known as «sebum» Permanent
produced in coarse glands and is moving from the hair
follicle to skin surface. As noted earlier, acne more often
meet in early adolescence when intensively
Hormones are produced - androgens.
Under the influence of androgens hasty
glands increase and produce more skin salts. Sebum
mixed with dead cells under the cover of the hair follicle and
Purcharges follicle. As a result, an ideal environment is formed for
rapid growth of bacteria that produce substances causing
Inflammation of the follicle and surrounding skin.
If swelling follicle
revealed, content in the form of a bass, dead skin cells and bacteria
rushing into the surrounding fabrics, which causes redness and inflammation.
Thus
way, contrary to popular belief, acne is not caused by weak
hygiene, fried food, shrimps, chocolate or
overvoltage. However, these factors may worsen
Patient skin. Acne may also be caused by exposure to oils,
Some cosmetic and drugs.
Types of acne
Acne lesions are divided into inflammatory and non-inflammatory.
Not
Inflammatory acne or comedones can be open
(«blackhead») or closed («White heads»). With these types
acne is not observed redness and swelling. Black acne –
Clamped hair follicles that open on top,
Receiving clusters of dead cells and skin salts. These components
determine their black color.
There are no dirt and they can not be washed. They are
can be safely removed using a special extractor, but their
It is impossible to squeeze, as it can cause inflammation and possibly
scarring. White-headed acne is hidden under the skin surface, and therefore
They look like small painted areas and white irregularities.
Inflammatory
Acne cause redness and swelling of the hair follicle and region
Around him. Redness – The result of inflammation that appears when
Washing hair follicle breaks and its content is released.
There are three types of inflammatory acne lesions.
Papulas are small, red swelling are commonly referred «Pimples». Pustules resemble papulas, but in them under the skin of the skin, it contains a pus that gives them a whitish view.
More
Serious forms of inflammatory acne – Nodules and cysts. They represent
in itself deep under the skin of the zone of the accumulation of pus and inflamed
fabrics. Nodules can be painful and lead to scarring.
Treatment of acne
Target
Treatment - Salad Slow Slow, Acceleration of Dead Removal
cells and struggle with bacterial infection. First of all, the skin should
be washed twice a day with mild soap or cleaner and carefully
dried. Cleaning and washing more than twice a day can increase
Ugro formation, as it causes skin irritation. Moisturizing cream I
cosmetics should be based on water and not stimulate «Comedonogenesis». That is, not to cause the formation of comedones.
At
Easy echs, use freely realized drugs, such as
Salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and resorcin. These drugs
dried fat, remove dead cells and struggle with bacteria. These
Drugs can be applied daily. Often for receipt
effect 6 - 8 weeks.
More stronger means,
Such as Vitamin A acids: Isotretinoin (Isotretinoin) and retiname
Acid (Retinoic Acid) and Azelain Acid (Azelaic ACID)
Applied with non-inferior treatment of eels. These drugs
should be applied daily, and results should be expected during
Multi weeks.
Isotretinoin should not be used pregnant or
sexually active women as long as they do not apply
Two methods of contraception.
