Causal factors, possibly genetic or diet, has not yet been decided, but the prevailing thought in the western world is that the diet is to blame, but people with similar eating habits in some Eastern European countries do not seem to be affected by the disease. But if you do not have acne that will not change dietary habits to meet the species in the east. On the other side are those who claim that the chocolate, junk food and high in fats and sugars, have nothing to do with the formation of acne. The research supports this view.

Acne seems to run in the family and can be activated by:

1. Oily or greasy cosmetics,
2. High levels of sweat and moisture,
3. Some medications such as estrogen, testosterone and phenytoin
4. Hormonal changes due to menstrual periods, pregnancy, birth control pills or stress.

Acne is not caused by dirt. Acne occurs when pores (small holes) on the surface of the skin are blocked. Each pore is an opening to a canal called a follicle, a hair dryer and an oil gland. Typically, these oil glands help keep the skin lubricated and help remove dead skin cells. When these glands produce too much oil, the pores can be blocked, accumulating dirt, dirt and bacteria. The blockade was a stop or comedones.

To the extent that they do not cause acne, dirt and bacteria, but because our bodies produce oil final, even if we allow our consumption of fat food, a lifestyle that is useful but not sufficient, and as often heritable (inheritance ), prevention is not possible and only when the treatment occurs. The only good thing is that acne usually disappears in the long term.

Some things not to do when acne is a weed or Foliage. Friction acne worse. Picking or squeezing can be avoided because they can aggravate the scars.

Treatment of acne

For mild cases of acne medicine to an OTC acne and use regularly. Over-the-counter prescriptions with resorcinol, sulfur, benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are also effective. Deodorant soaps are not of particular value for acne.

In more serious cases the advice of a dermatologist is absolutely necessary and the treatment usually consists of an oral medicine called isotretinoin (Accutane) may be prescribed. This is particularly effective, but side effects can have severe birth defects, changes in blood fats and cholesterol, and changes in the voting. In the case of Accutane is prescribed, it is preferable that the effectiveness of contraceptive drugs used to prevent pregnancy. Early treatment of acne, it is recommended to prevent scars.

Ongoing research into the effectiveness of laser treatment of acne. Lasers are already used to remove the scars left by acne, but now it seems that the follicle can be burned away bags laser. Convincing results, but have not yet been obtained.

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