ACNE (JERAWAT)

Acne is an inflammation of the skin that causes blackheads, whiteheads, and red spots usually called "pimples" or "zits."

It starts when greasy secretions from the skin's sebaceous glands (oil glands) plug the tiny openings for hair follicles (plugged pores).

If the openings are large, the clogs take the form of blackheads: small, flat spots with dark centers.

If the openings stay small, the clogs take the form of whiteheads: small, flesh-colored bumps.

Both types of plugged pores can develop into swollen, tender inflammations or pimples or deeper lumps or nodules.

Nodules associated with severe cases of acne (cystic acne) are firm swellings below the skin's surface that become inflamed, tender, and sometimes infected.

 The possible causes of face acne

1. Medication
Steroids are a key offender, whether taken internally or topically.(prednisone, cortisone and hydrocortisone)
Others : lithium, lithium chloride, and certain forms of iodine.
Oral contraceptives are one of the most common cause of acne .
Keep in mind that when starting or stopping the pill, it could take up to six months for related acne to appear

2. Diet habit
Unhealthy diet habit can disturb your digestion and hormone balance. Most chicken nowadays have been given steroid to speed up the growing.
The latest scientific evidence suggests that high-carbohydrate diets may predispose you to acne.

3. Underlying medical problem
Beauty inside and outside : the acne on skin telling you the specific organ in your body have problem.

 4. Hair product and cosmetic
Styling products seep oil onto the forehead, which can trap acne-causing bacteria in your pores.
Pore-clogging cosmetics can combine with your natural skin oil to cause breakouts called acne cosmetica.
The problem isn't the product. It's how you remove makeup.
After a long day, makeup, oil and dirt build-up, a triple threat that easily clogs pores, traps acne-causing bacteria and results in breakouts.
Some anti acne cream will cause the blemishes if you use too many.
 
5. Sunblock

Sunscreens have two types of active ingredients: chemical agents, which protect against harmful ultraviolet rays by being absorbed into the skin, and physical agents, which sit on the surface to create a sun shield. Physical sunscreens, which include zinc oxide or titanium oxide, may prompt more sweating beneath them and thus, more acne.

6.Stress

Stress can worsen acne by leading to a release of inflammatory chemicals called neuropeptides and hormonal changes.

7.Dry Skin

Dry skin can have microscopic cracks and fissures in which bacteria can multiply and cause acne

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