WHAT IT ACNE (Acne Vulgaris)

What's acne (acne vulgaris)?

Acne vulgaris, or acne (acne) is a skin problem that starts when oil and dead skin cells clog your pores. When you only have a few red spots, or pimples, you have a mild form of acne. Severe Acne (Severe Acne) can mean hundreds of pimples that can cover the face, neck, chest, and back. Or, it can be bigger, solid, red painful lumps (cysts).

Most young people get at least mild acne (mild acne). It usually gets better after 10 years. But many adult women have acne in the days before their menstrual period.
How do you feel about your acne may not be related vices. Some people with severe acne are not bothered. Others are embarrassed or upset even though only a few pimples.

The good news is that there are many good treatments that can help control acne.

What causes acne?
Acne starts when oil and dead skin cells that clog the pores of the skin. If the germs that enter the pores, the result can be swelling, redness, and pus.

For most people, acne starts during adolescence. This is due to hormonal changes make the skin more oily after puberty starts.

You will not get acne from eating chocolate or greasy foods. But you can make it worse by using products for oily skin that can clog pores.

Acne is a descendant bias. If one parent has had severe acne, you are more likely to have it.

What are the symptoms of acne?
Symptoms of acne include black spots (blackheads), and red spots (pimples). This can occur on the face, neck, shoulders, back, or chest. Pimples are large and deep are called cystic lesions. It can hurt if they are infected. They also can scar the skin.

How do I get rid of acne? (Acne Treatment / Treatment)

To treat acne, keep your skin clean. Avoid products that can clog skin pores. Look for products that say "noncomedogenic (does not cause blackheads)" on the label. Wash your skin once or twice a day with mild soap or soap acne. Try to scrub (scrub) or gouged pimples. This can make them worse and can cause scarring.

If you only have a little nodule, to care for, you can use a cream (cream) acne without a prescription. Search containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. Use as directed.

It can manghabiskan time to control acne. Keep using the same treatment for 6 to 8 weeks. If your skin is not better after 8 months, try another product.

If pimples you really bother you or leave marks on the skin, consult a doctor. Cream for your skin may be all you need. Your doctor may also order antibiotic pills. The mixture treatments may work best. If you are female, taking birth control pills (KB) particular can help.

If you have acne scar, talk to your doctor about stronger medicine. Isotretinoin (such as Accutane) works very well, but it can cause birth defects. And using Accutane may have something to do with depression. Let your doctor know if you have depression before taking this medicine. And if you're a woman, you have to prevent pregnancy by using two forms of birth control. Even one dose of this medication can cause birth defects if a woman takes when she is pregnant. You should not take isotretinoin if you are breast-feeding.

What can be done to remove acne scars?

There are skin care that can help acne scars look better and smoother. Consult your doctor about it. The best treatment for you depends on how severe the acne scars. Scar tissue can be removed or have a look of collagen. Collagen soft freckled skin scar to show underneath. You can obtain the best results with a combination of treatments.