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ACNE
ACNE
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Acne is
one of the commonest skin diseases among young people and usually begins at
puberty. The commonest sites are the face, back and chest. It is due to the
changing levels of sex hormone. Acne usually clears up during adulthood. Acne
can be minimised and the scaring can be reduced by proper skin care.
Acne involves
the oil-secreting glands (sebaceous glands), ducts and the distal part of the
hair follicle. There is blockage of the hair follicles and the sebaceous glands
by plugs of sebum. Bacteria in the plug multiply and form pus in the pimple.
When the plug of sebum is under the skin it is known as a whitehead, and when
it reaches the skin surface it darkens and is called a black head.
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Causes
Your role
Your Doctor’s Role
Causes
v
Increased production of male hormone (androgens). The level of this hormone
goes up both
in males and females during puberty.
v
Heredity.
v Stress.
v Environment
– working in a greasy place.
v Certain
drugs e.g. corticosteroids.
v Food
– Although there is no evidence that chocolate or other food cause pimples,
some
people have found that certain foods cause acne. Avoid foods that appear
to make your
acne worse.
Your role
v Wash
your face with a simple soap and water twice a day, at least, that is in the
morning
and before going to sleep.
v Do
not squeeze, pinch, scratch the pimples on your skin.
v Wash
your hair regularly.
v Use
anti-acne cream that stops pores from getting clogged.
v If
you use cosmetics, choose water based ones, not an oil-based one.
v
Use light and loose clothes, if there is acne on back or chest.
v Exercise
regularly.
v Avoid
stress whenever possible.
v Eat
a balanced nutritious diet with lots of vegetables and fruits.
v Avoid
using hair oils.
v Wash
your hands frequently and avoid touching your face unnecessarily.
v
Consult a doctor if the pimples or acne does not clear. If you are prescribed
any medicines, strictly follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist.
Your Doctor’s Role
v
Recommend the appropriate anti-acne cream.
v Prescribe
antibiotics, if deemed necessary.
v Prescribe the vitamin B Complex tablets.
v Prevent scaring, if possible.
v Prevent the
formation of new pimples.
v Treatment
of dandruff on the scalp. To
prevent scaring, the pimples should not be touched
or squeezed. Keep your skin
clean, exercise and relax.
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