All About Acne???

​What is acne?

Acne is a prevalent skin condition characterized by comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) and pus-filled spots (pimples). It usually starts at puberty and varies from a few spots on the face, back, and chest, which most adolescents will have at some time, to a more severe problem that may be embarrassing, sap self-confidence, and cause scarring. For the majority, it tends to resolve by the late teens or early twenties but can persist for longer in some people. Acne can develop for the first time in people in their late twenties or thirties. It occasionally occurs in young children.

What causes acne??

The sebaceous (oil-producing) glands of people who get acne are susceptible to normal blood levels of a hormone called testosterone, which is present in both men and women. This causes the glands to produce an excess of oil. At the same time, the dead skin cells lining the pores are not shed properly and clog up the follicles. These two effects result in a build-up of oil-producing blackheads (where a darkened plug of oil is visible) and whiteheads. The acne bacterium (Propionibacterium acnes) lives on everyone’s skin, usually causing no problems. Still, in those prone to acne, oil buildup creates an ideal environment where these bacteria can multiply. This triggers inflammation and the formation of red or pus-filled spots. 

Is acne hereditary?

Acne can run in families, but this does not necessarily mean that if your parents have acne, you will get it too. 

What does acne look like, and what does it feel like?

The typical appearance of acne is a mixture of oily skin, black and whiteheads, red spots and yellow pus-filled pimples, and scars. Occasionally, large, tender pustules or cysts may develop, which can either eventually burst and discharge their contents or may heal up without exploding.

How is acne diagnosed?

Acne is easily recognized by the appearance of the spots and their distribution on the face, neck, chest, or back. However, there are several varieties of acne, and your doctor can tell you which type you have after examining your skin. The most common type is “acne vulgaris.” 

Can acne be cured?

Currently, there is no ‘cure’ for acne, although the available treatments can effectively prevent the formation of new spots and scarring.

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