Almost all, especially teenagers have acne .Some of you have extreme and few very less. It’s not the matter how serious it is, you have to know the ultimate true about acne. Most of the people they make acne worse only for lack of knowledge. Here, if you have some true information then your skin will be normal without any problem.Let me tell you the most common reason why you get acne. These are like :
Hormones
When you begin puberty, certain hormones, called androgens, increase in both males and females. These hormones trigger oil ducts on the face,back, and upper chest to begin producing oil. This can cause acne in some people.
Heredity
If other members of your family had acne as teenagers, there may be a chance that you’ve inherited a tendency toward getting acne as well.
Plugged oil ducts
If you are prone to acne, the cells that line the oil ducts in your skin tend to get larger and produce more oil, and the ducts get plugged. This traps the oil and leads to the formation of blackheads or whiteheads. The plugged ducts allow germs in the skin to multiply and produce chemicals that cause redness and swelling. This is why simple blackheads and whiteheads may turn red and bumpy and turn into the pimples of acne.There is not much you can do about heredity, so your best control efforts are those that keep the oil ducts unplugged.
If you are not concern about certain facts about acne then it will make acne worse you can never imagine. Some of the factors are :
Pinching (or “popping”) pimples, which forces oil from the oil ducts into the surrounding normal skin, causing redness and swelling
Harsh scrubbing, which irritates the skin
Things that rub on the skin, such as headbands, hats, hair, and chin straps,which also cause irritation
Certain cosmetics (makeup), such as creams and oily hair products, which can block oil ducts and aggravate acne
Some medications for young women, changes in hormone levels brought on by menstrual periods
Emotional stress and nervous tension , therefore try to control over it before treatment.
NOT TRUE ABOUT ACNE
There is also some useful information I can provide it to you that many things are not attached with acne but we think so. These are :
Acne is not caused by foods you eat. Despite what you may have heard.
There is no proof that soft drinks, chocolate, and greasy foods cause acne.
It’s not caused by dirt. The black plug in a blackhead is caused by a chemical reaction.
It’s not dirt. No matter how carefully you wash your face, you can still have acne.
It’s not something you can “catch” or “give” to another person.
It’s not caused by sexual thoughts or masturbation.
TREATING ACNE
You will be surprised to know that there is no true cure for acne. If untreated, it can last for many years, though acne usually clears up as you get older. The following treatments, however, generally can keep acne under control:
USE TOPICAL BENZOYL PEROXIDE LOTION OR GEL.
Benzoyl peroxide helps kill skin bacteria, unplug the oil ducts, and heal acne pimples. It is the most effective acne treatment you can get without a doctor’s prescription. Many brands are available in different levels of strength (2.5%, 5%, or 10%). Read the labels or ask your pediatrician or pharmacist about it.
Start slowly with a 2.5% or 5% lotion or gel once a day. After a week,increase use to twice a day (morning and night) if your skin isn’t too red or isn’t peeling.
Apply a thin film to the entire area where pimples may occur. Don’t just dab it on current blemishes. Avoid the delicate skin around the eyes, mouth, and corner of the nose.
If your acne isn’t better after 4 to 6 weeks, you may increase to a 10% strength lotion or gel. Start with one application each day and increase to two daily applications if your skin tolerates it.
SEE YOUR PEDIATRICIAN.
Your doctor can prescribe stronger treatments, if needed, and will teach you how to use them properly. Three kinds of medications may be recommended:
Tretinoin (Retin-A) cream or gel helps unplug oil ducts but must be used exactly as directed. Be aware that exposure to the sun (or tanning parlors) can cause increased redness in some people who are using the medication.
Topical antibiotic solutions may be used in addition to other medications for a type of acne called pustular acne.
Oral antibiotic pills may be used in addition to creams, lotions, or gels if your acne doesn’t respond to topical treatments alone.
DON’T OVERDO IT. Too much scrubbing makes skin worse. Too much benzoyl peroxide or Retin-A cream makes your face red and scaly. Too much oral antibiotic may cause side effects.
Finally, many people don’t understand acne and may say hurtful things about it. Although acne may bother you, keep in mind it’s only temporary. With present-day treatment, it usually can be controlled.
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