Acne is usually because of abnormalities in the glands. During normal circumstances, the cells around a gland exfoliate pores naturally. But there are instances when these cells malfunction, because of blockage. Usually, the gland produces sebum and it will not work properly if there is a hormonal imbalance in the body. When there is an increased in the production of sebum, bacteria called proprionaobacterim acnes will prevail. Generally, these bacteria progresses in sebum rich environment and the glands will become infected and inflamed later on. Infected glands produce more sebum that aggregates the condition. The glands will become more filled with dead cells pus, sebum and bacteria and the cycle of acnes live on forever if you do anything about it.
There are lots of factors that trigger the intense of acne outbreaks. Since hormonal imbalance is a culprit, teens are the ones who are prone to acne. They are also the ones who can be easily hit by bacteria, which can transport through their pores. The hormone called androgen which is responsible for accelerating sebum production is present with them on a higher level. Teenage girls are the ones badly affected by this condition because their hormones are usually on the static level during their menstrual cycle.
Most people worry much about their acne, especially those who are in their teens. They are thinking that acne makes them ugly and so they keep on looking for ways to eliminate them. There are lots of ways to do that and one of those is to seek for your doctor’s advice. You need to visit a doctor to make sure that it will be treated accordingly. A doctor needs to check every possibility you have for having acne. It will not just appear on your face but more so, it can be seen to other parts of the body such as neck, back and others. You shouldn’t let acne take over your life; you need to find ways to stop the breakout. There are things that you can do to stop spreading the breakout even before you see a dermatologist.
Upon the occurrence of acne, the usual thing a person may do is to scrub it and put on facial creams for eliminating it. Sometimes, these creams can also trigger the breakout because mostly, these creams contain harsh ingredients that may cause infection and it will just worsen the situation.
One of the best things you can do if you already have acne is to wash your face at least 2x a day. It will help you a lot especially in if the product you use contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. These products were made especially to treat acne and lessen its occurrence. It is very important for you to read labels. You only need to do what is indicated in the label. If your acne is gone, you need to follow what is only assigned to your needs. Overdoing things might lead to acne breakout once again irritation may also trigger the occurrence of acne.
These things can help, but if the breakout gets worse, you need to see a dermatologist to provide you with the proper care and treatment that you need.
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