WHAT IS ACTIVE ACNE?
If you are struggling with pimples breakouts, worry not. You are not alone. Active acne is a very common skin problem, affecting 85% people around the age 12 – 24 in Malaysia. However, a recent study showed that the acne problems.
Acne is a skin disease inflammation whereby the sebum deposited under the skin layer, causing bacterial infection. As a result, it causes redness and swelling on the area. How to get rid of acne? Read more below to find out.
HOW IS ACNE FORMED ON THE FACE?
Acne is formed when the oil glands on our skin overly produce sebum. Sebum itself is a good element to protect the skin and bringing out the dead cell skin. However, when our oil glands and pores clogged, the sebum will build up and accumulate under the skin, causing a lot of problems.
Excessive sebum production can be product of many factors such as hormone changes, diet, lifestyle and age. As our body experience puberty, it releases a lot of hormone called androgen, that is responsible in increasing the sebum production in our body. That is why we experience most acne breakouts during puberty.
TYPES AND THE SEVERITY OF ACNE
Acne Vulgaris
The common acne problem. It can be detected by the presence of blackheads, whiteheads, and other types of pimples on the skin. Acne Vulgaris usually formed on the face, chest, shoulders, and back.
Papules
Papules severe acne that has become inflamed, noted by the small. Red or pinkish bumps on the skin. Papules is more sensitive to the touch, and known to leave scars after it reduced.
Pustules
Pustule is an inflamed pimple that resemble a whitehead with a red ring around the bump. The bump is filled with puss and should not be touch. Kindly refer to our clinic so we can help to reduce the problem.
Severe Nodulocystic Acne
Severe nodulocystic acne can detecte by multiple inflamed cysts and nodules. This acne often leaves scarring; thus it would be wise to seek professional help before popping it. This acne problem can occur in back, body and face.
CAUSES OF ACNE
Products with pore-clogging ingredients: Mineral oils or silicones in cleanser products known to cause pores to clog.
Overusing oil treatment products: Putting too much oil control products containing topical salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or sulphur can cause your skin to dry out unnaturally. In response to this, your skin will produce more oil and thus, more breakouts.
Smoking: Smoking can decrease the amount of oxygen that goes to your facial skin. Also, the carcinogens contained in the smoke will dry out your skin and causing it to produce more oil.
Contact with hands
Keep it to your hands! As simple as that. As our hands expose to a lot of bacteria, putting it to our face might not good idea. Especially when we are trying to avoid acne.
Sun exposure: If you’re a sunbather, it would be wise to stop for หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล a moment. As the sun heats up your skin, it loses its natural moisturizers, and triggering more oil production and cause more pimples to pop up.
Hormones: Hormone is also a big factor to the development of acne breakouts. Androgen hormone will cause skin to secrete more sebum than usual, thus causing the pores to block and cause acne.
Diet: Certain food can spike your insulin and sugar level in your blood. This will lead to acne breakouts. This include high – glycemic carbohydrates, dairy, saturated fats and trans fat.
Picking/Touching active acne: For sensitive skin, picking or touching your acne may cause more harm than intended. You may unintentionally spread the bacteria and sebum to the other parts of your skin, and only make it worse.