Culprit Behind Acne
The Real Culprit Behind Acne
Acne is a general term for the skin disorder which affects
most teenagers and people in their middle ages. It is identified
by mild inflammations which come from bumps on the skin.
Generally, there are three categories of acne: blackheads
and whiteheads, mild inflammatory and severe cystic nodular
acne. Given to the varying conditions accompanying these forms
of skin disease, there are several methods have been developed.
However, there is still no complete cure for acne but there
are available treatments and medications which can help to
relieve the patient from the pain, psychological effects and
acne scars and etc. These treatments may include procedures
and therapies by making use of topical drugs or those that
are applied directly on the infected area of the skin or the
surrounding tissues around it. In addition, doctor may also
prescribe oral or systematic medications such antibiotics,
tetracycline and its derivatives such as minocycline and doxycycline.
For the more severe cases, it might requite the combination
of topical and oral treatment that can be applied along side
with physical treatments such as laser acne removal.
So, what are the real causes of acne?
Ironically, acne is neither caused by dirt, or consumption
of oily products such as chocolates, or caffeinated food,
it is also not caused by improper hygiene or poor diet. Although
these could be affecting the production of acne, but they
are not the main culprit of causing acne.
Basically, acne is caused by the over-induced sebaceous glands.
The sebaceous glands are glands found only in the skin of
mammals which is responsible for secreting sebum. Sebum is
one type of lubricant to keep the skin from excessive dryness
and to keep it from producing irritating patches
In humans, sebaceous are mainly found in association with
the hair follicles but may also happen to the hairless section
of our skin except for the tissues of the skin on the palms
and at the bottom of the feet where pilosebaceous units are
absent.
Sebum is a combination of dead fat-producing cells and skin
debris. These are continuously replenished by the new growth
of cells at the base of the glands. Generally, the sebum is
deposited into the hair follicles which will then be brought
up to the skin surface through the hair shafts. Sebum is excreted
through pores and ducts where the hair is absent.
Sebums, when combined with many forms of natural oils will
create a hydro-lipid system which acts as a barrier to protect
from the harmful substances which may inflict the skin while
keeping the skin hydrated. As for those who experience dry
skins, this barrier is no longer working efficiently so the
skin experiences extreme moisture lost.
The occurrence of dry skin is higher during old age due to
the fact that the production of natural oils is decreased
in quantity. Young children and infants do experience extremely
dry skin since their sebaceous glands are not yet fully developed.
Skin dryness could be caused by genetics or hereditary factors.
Other factors include humidity or heat, poor ventilation,
use of chemicals, soaps, detergents, solvents and excessive
contact with water
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