Acne is the oil glands of the skin start producing an oily material called sebum. Sebum lubricates the skin. Sometimes the wall of the oil gland breaks and spills the sebum within the skin which causes redness, swelling, and pus - in other words a pimple.
Acne is built into your genes; it runs in families.
n women, acne frequently worsens at the time of menstruation.
Foods do not cause acne. In some people, certain foods will make acne worse. The most common ones are chocolate, nuts, carbonated beverages, and milk.
Acne may become worse under stress.
Cosmetics make acne worse.
Without using prescription medication, the best acne treatment is to use benzoyl peroxide 5% gel to the involved areas at night and NeoStrata alpha hydroxyacid in the morning.
A product named Tend Skin is an effective acne treatment.
Dirt does not cause acne. You need to wash your face twice a day with a mild non-soap cleanser.
Do not pick or squeeze your pimples, as it can leave scars. Acne surgery can be done using sterile instruments to remove blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples.
Sunlight may help some acne patients, but is not recommended.
If cosmetics are used, they should be oil-free
If a moisturizer is used, it should be labeled non-comedogenic which means does not cause pimples. • An effective acne regimen is two combine Retin-A with glycolic acid peels every few weeks. This involves coming to the office every two weeks to have a weak acid applied to the face.
Accutane is a drug taken by mouth which is reserved for severe acne.
There are many different treatments for acne. Not all people respond to the same treatments. If the first medications do not work, chances are the second ones will.