What is an Acne?
Acne, is a disruptive skin disorder. Primarily, it is a disorder of the sebaceous glands around hair follicles of the skin and appears most often on the face, neck, chest, and back.
How Acne developed?
The natural secretion, or sebum, of the follicles accumulates and mixes with dust and dirt. When follicles and surrounding tissue become inflamed and blackheads appear. If the opening to the follicle completely closes, the accumulated sebum is degraded by bacteria and forms a cyst.
What are the types of Acne?
1. Acne Vulgaris, the most common form, is usually associated with adolescence as hormonal changes taking place in the body stimulate sebum production but may also occur in adults. Stress, drugs, bacteria, and certain foodstuffs are other contributing factors.
2. Acne Conglobata, is a severe form of the disorder which may result in scarring.
3. Chlor Acne, is another form of acne that are caused by chlorinated compounds.
4. Acne Rosacea, the capillaries in the cheeks, forehead, and nose are swollen with blood, and the oil glands in the skin become infected. Underlying endocrine disorder may result severe acne in adults.
How to cure Acne?
Outbreaks cannot be prevented by a controlled diet and are not a sign of lack of cleanliness. Good hygiene should be observed, however, to prevent more serious infections, you may scrub gently the acne affected area by a clean moist towel with antiseptic soap. Vitamin A derivatives, Antibiotics, and Benzoyl Reroxide are known to reduce or cure acne.
