What is Acne Vulgaris?
Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder that occurs due to skin structure changes the sebaceous gland changes and due to androgen stimulation from the body.
Acne Vulgaris is very common in teenagers, usually at the time of youth. It affects both men and female.
Adult Acne is a very common problem; Acne can happen later in life. It can be one or both types. People think it doesn’t occur in adults, but it does.”
It occurs on the body’s area, such as the neck, face, back, shoulders.
Excessive sebum secreted that join with bacteria and formed the plug into the skin. It is non-inflammatory follicular papules or comedones and by inflammatory papules, pustules, and nodules in its more severe forms.
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Acne vulgaris signs and symptoms
- White heads, black heads, and pimples occur on the face, neck, shoulders, and chest.
- Big and dark pimples If there are infection in them, they can be painful or White or yellow pressable marks occur.
- Notched or scratched marks.
- Red marks of cured marks, especially on fair skin Big red Spots called papules.
- Dark spots of old scars, mostly on black skin.
Causes of acne vulgaris
Don’t blame your self for Acne. Acne vulgaris is caused by a mix of hormones, oils, and bacteria, or such as chocolate or fatty foods, unhealthy lifestyle etc, that can cause acne vulgaris,
Possible causes of Acne is the increased activity of sebaceous glands and blockage of the pilosebaceous ducts.
Various factors that may cause Acne such as:
- Heredity problem
- Androgen stimulation
- Certain drugs such as corticosteroids, corticotropin, isoniazid, lithium, etc.
- Inflammation, skin irritation, or scratching of any sort will activate inflammation.
- Exposure to heavy oils, greases, or tars
- Trauma or rubbing from tight clothing
- Cosmetics
- Emotional Stress
- Tropical climate
- Hormonal contraceptive use
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How to treat acne vulgaris?
If your child is experiencing acne, help them by offering physical remedies and giving an emotional or psychological support.
And get help with clinical or medical treatment if they need it.
And let us see about the clinical treatment options,
Clinical Treatment Options
Cortisone (steroid)
Cortisone has widely used in medical applications as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Phototherapy
Recent developments in the use of photo or light therapy, absent harmful UV rays via a specific device, have shown remarkable acne treatment results.
Hormonal Treatment
Since the male hormone, androgen, plays a role in the over-production of sebum, females may benefit from certain estrogen (female hormone) and anti-androgen medications.
Surgery
In some cases, doctors will remove blackheads or whiteheads with a special comedone extractor.
Cryotherapy
While rarely used, cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen to “freeze” and break up or flake off the lesion.
Ayurvedic treatment of acne vulgaris
Natural remedies for acne vulgaris
Lemon water is rich in vitamin c, which is very good for your skin; it treats Acne.
You can also apply honey and rose water on your face.
Take half teaspoon of cinnamon powder or as per need, make a paste by mix with honey, then put the paste on face for overnight.
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Keep your lifestyle manage
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Conclusion
If you have a problem with acne vulgaris in severe cases, and don’t get a solution from home remedies, don’t be panic; go for a check-up and talk to your Dermatologist.
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