Information on Acne/pimple/zit (With Pictures)

[MrGazet]

Hello guys!
As you all know,acne has become a major problem among teenagers.Hence,I’d like to post you a few information on acne.Please note,I’m not a dermatologist so I can’t answer all your questions and this thread is for information only

What is Acne?

Acne is a skin disease often characterized by inflammation in the skin, erupting in lesions. Acne.They occur normally occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. When severe, acne can lead to serious and permanent scarring.

How does Acne happens?



Acne forms inside a person's pores. A pore is an opening in the skin through which a very fine hair grows.Sebaceous glands connected to the pores produce a substance called sebum, which lubricates the hair and the skin.

Acne occurs when several things happen inside the pore. First, the sebaceous glands produce too much oil. Then, as the pore's lining naturally renews itself, it sheds dead cells. These cells -- not the cells on the surface of the skin -- combine with sebum to create a plug. The result is an enlarged, blocked pore called a comedo.

If the plug stays beneath the surface of the skin, it causes a whitehead. If it reaches the surface of the skin, it causes a blackhead. If the walls of the pore break down, the result is a pimple, also called a pustule.

Plugged pores create a perfect breeding ground for bacteria, which causes pain, inflammation and swelling. The bacteria and oil can also create deep, painful areas called cysts, which can lead to scarring.

Why does Acne happens?

• Hormonal changes
• Genetic factors
• Over-secretion of sebum
• Environmental factors such as hot & humid conditions
• Certain medications like steroid
• Improper skin care products

Types of Acne :

• Non-inflammatory acne
• Inflammatory acne


Non-inflammatory Ance


• Whitehead





When the trapped sebum and bacteria stay below the skin surface, a whitehead is formed. Whiteheads may show up as tiny white spots, or they may be so small that they are invisible to the naked eye


• Blackhead





A blackhead occurs when the pore opens to the surface, and the sebum, which contains the skin pigment melanin, oxidizes and turns a brown/black color. It is not dirt and can not be washed away. Blackheads can last for a long time because the contents very slowly drain to the surface.

A blackhead or whitehead can release its contents to the surface and heal. Or, the follicle wall can rupture and inflammatory acne can ensue (see below). This rupture can be caused by random occurrence or by picking or touching the skin. This is why it is important to leave acne prone skin relatively untouched

Inflammatory Acne

• Papule





A papule occurs when there is a break in the follicular wall. White blood cells rush in and the pore becomes inflamed.

• Pustule





A pustule forms several days later when white blood cells make their way to the surface of the skin. This is what people usually refer to as a "zit" or a "pimple".

An inflamed lesion can sometimes completely collapse or explode, severely inflaming the surrounding skin, and sometimes engulfing neighboring follicles. These lesions are called nodules or cysts:

• Nodule



When a follicle breaks along the bottom, total collapse can occur, causing a large, inflamed bump that can be sore to the touch

• Cyst



Sometimes a severe inflammatory reaction can result in very large pus filled lesions


How To Wash Your Face

1. Look for the terms "oil-free" and "non-comedogenic" (non-acne aggravating) when selecting a facial cleanser. Simply choose a gentle liquid cleanser with no scrubbing agents, beads, or balls.

2. Wash your face only twice per day, morning and evening. Excess washing can cause irritation. You want to be as kind to your skin as possible.

3. Use only your bare hands to wash, and wash for 10 seconds or less.

4. Pat dry. Do not rub dry as it will cause excess irritations that lead to more breakouts.

Once,it’s thoroughly clean,you are free to apply whatever medications required.

Well,there are many infos out there on acne but it won’t all fit into here.So,feel free to seek out for information and NEVER GIVE UP to heal all those acnes!

Some useful websites :

http://www.acne.org/
http://www.medicinenet.com/acne/article.htm
http://www.acne-resource.org/index.html

I hope that you will find this useful Cheers :eusa_danc

[Blinger1]

Hmm, I find drinking a lot of water actually helps prevent pimples. I see that in myself anyway, when I am working I tend to drink maybe 2L of water over a 7.5 hour period and the next day I very rarely have pimples

But good information nevertheless. +rep!

[chantellehugs]

I don't know if anyone else has noticed this, but when I eat about 2 oranges in a day, my skin the next day looks radiant, so fruit does help!

Btw, good info, +rep

[Arch]

Yepp looks good and rather helpful, and yeah i find drinking water helps aswell
+rep if i can