Acne on the face is a big problem for many people, often teenagers. But sometimes the rashes last up to 25 years, and sometimes even longer. If you have acne, read this article and then see a dermatologist who can advise you on the best course of action.
During adolescence, I also had acne, quite a lot. And to help you avoid the mistakes of many people who encounter this, I wrote this article.
I wrote what you shouldn’t do if you have inflamed skin with rashes, how to find out what stage your acne is at and, most importantly, how to cure acne. In addition to official medicines, there are folk methods of struggle, which are also quite effective, but do not help everyone.
The result will depend on the condition of the skin and the cause of the rash. There are also various methods floating around on the Internet that are unlikely to help cope with the problem, but can cause harm.
Therefore, read carefully how to use this or that product so as not to dry out your skin. And be sure to write comments and ask questions.
What is acne
Pimples, or acne in medical terms, are the result of improper skin function. Dead cells and sebum block the exit of the hair follicle (which is where the sebaceous gland is located), but bacteria can penetrate there. Such clogged pores are full of nutrition, and therefore bacteria begin to multiply, forming inflammation, that is, a pimple. Most often, acne spreads across the face, back and chest.
Acne is the most common skin disease. Fighting it can sometimes be difficult, but it is possible.
We use plant gifts
Juices from the medicinal gifts of nature are effective as caring lotions - it is enough to wipe the inflamed dermis with them (without pressure) twice a day. So, they will protect from purulent manifestations and ensure cleanliness of the skin:
- Aloe (agave). As a miracle lotion, you can use pure (freshly squeezed) juice from the fleshy leaves of the plant. Let us remember that in addition to anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, the greenish liquid has the ability to draw pus from boils. Cosmetologists recommend diluting the plant extract with boiled water in a 2:1 ratio.
- Kalina. The beautiful ruby-colored juice, rich in formic, linoleic and acetic acid, is an ideal remedy for healing clogged and inflamed pores. By wiping your face with juice before going to bed, you can not only forget about pustules, but also get rid of traces of acne. Do you want to simultaneously improve your complexion and give it an inner glow? A quarter of an hour after the “juice” session, wash your face with a decoction of mint, calendula or yarrow.
- Gooseberry. Fresh amber juice (50 ml) in combination with dry white wine (a teaspoon) can deeply cleanse the dermis and get rid of abscesses. No less effective in combating demodicosis is pureeing ripe (even better overripe!) berries with the same amount of blue clay powder and a few drops of olive oil.
Why do acne appear?
There are several causes of acne. And, unfortunately, we are not talking about hygiene problems. Everything is much deeper.
Hormones
First of all, acne is a problem with hormones Patient education: Acne (Beyond the Basics) . It is hormones that cause the skin to produce sebum so abundantly that the pores simply do not have time to remove it.
Usually this all happens during adolescence and goes away by the age of 30, but not always. Sometimes this is hindered by hormonal characteristics (which are determined genetically), sometimes by illness.
What conclusion can be drawn from this? Not very good. If you are unlucky, puberty, when hormones are raging, has already passed, but the acne remains, then, most likely, it will be with you throughout your active life and you will have to learn to live with it.
Wrong cosmetics
Anything made with oils increases the risk of developing acne. Cleaning products that are too aggressive are also harmful. So use gentle, water-based products and don't scrub the rash.
Nutrition
Let's say right away: research shows that food has nothing to do with it. But there are exceptions to this rule. For some people, it is enough to give up sweets or dairy for the acne to recede Diet and acne update: carbohydrates emerge as the main culprit. So just try it: maybe it will work for you too.
Stress
Since stress is directly related to the hormonal system, constant worry and anxiety can worsen skin condition. So, if you were nervous and the next morning you were covered with acne, this is the norm, albeit a bad one.
What are acne?
Acne is a completely unusual thing, if only because there are many of them and several types can grow on one person at once.
Some types of acne are actually just a bacterial infection, Acneiform Eruptions, and some occur lightning fast, necrotize tissue, and are associated with systemic diseases Acne Fulminans. But for now we’ll talk about ordinary acne.
Open comedones
What are called blackheads. These dots can be larger than a match head and almost a centimeter deep. A huge amount of fat can be hidden behind the black head.
They are black because they come into contact with air and oxidize, and not at all because of dirt, as you might think. Sometimes they do not darken to blackness, but remain, say, dark yellow.
