Acne Vulgaris
Acne Vulgaris is a disease of skin and this disease equally affects men and women. Acne includes blackheads, pimples, deeper lumps, Whiteheads, zits and outbreaks of lesions.
They can appear on the skin of shoulders, upper arms, chest, back and face.
Causes of Acne Vulgaris
Skin glands and increase in the levels of hormones produce excessive oil during puberty. These oils may help to keep the skin moist.
When oils enter into the dead skin cells, acne vulgaris can cause. And then it becomes infected with viruses, bacteria and result is pus-acne, redness and swelling.
In some cases, it may associate by certain medications. Sometimes, mother enters the increase level of hormones to newborn baby and he or she can get acne on the skin.
Symptoms of Acne Vulgaris
Acne Vulgaris can develop in the form of mild to severe. Mild acne can cause whiteheads and blackheads, but severe acne can be caused many pimples on the surface of the skin.
This type of skin lesions may leave acne scars after completed the treatment. This type of acne is harmful. Acne Vulgaris can lead to low self-esteem and depression.
Types of Acne Vulgaris
Inflammatory |
Non-Inflammatory |
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Diagnosis
The health care providers will perform physical examination to detect the acne vulgaris. The doctors will ask some questions about medical history from persons who are suffered from any type of acne. Special tests are not necessary to determine the acne.
Treatment
There are various treatments available to treat any form of acne such as severe, moderate or mild. Specific lotions or gels are used to remove the acne from the surface of the skin. In some cases, the dermatologist recommends topical medications or oral medications.
Mild Acne
Mild acne such as pimples, blackheads or whiteheads can be treated by benzoyl peroxide such as Clearsil, Benoxyl, Benzac or Salicylic acid such as Propa pH, Stri-Dex or Clearsil or Gentle cleansing with soap like Dove or Neutrogena. In some cases, antibiotics or other medication will be suggested by the health care providers for killing bacteria to get amazing result.
Moderate to Severe acne
Combinations of therapies or medications will be the best option to treat moderate to severe acne vulgaries. In the beginning of the healing process of acne vulgaris, Oral antibiotics are recommended by the dermatologist. The following are the specific treatments for acne vulgaries:
- Applying prescription retinoids
- Draining of pimples and cysts by a trained health professional
- Applying benzoyl peroxide
- Taking prescription oral retinoids
- High-intensity light wave therapy
- Laser treatment
- Applying azelaic acid
Home Treatment
- Wash the affected skin two times per day
- Avoid products such as lip-glosses, cold creams, milky cleansers, which contain oils.
- Patients should use only water-based skin care products
- Do not squeeze and touch acne
- Use always-nonprescription medicated gels, lotions, soaps and creams to reduce the acne
The following are the nonprescription products to treat acne:
- Salicylic acid
- Tea Tree Oil
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Alpha-hydroxy acid
Preventions:
- Wash the face regularly with harmless soap and water.
- Avoid touching the affected skin.
- Avoid excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays
- Avoid hair care products such as gels, mousses and creams.
- Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals and oils.
- Avoid heavy sweating
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