Acne

Acne

What is Acne?

Acne is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles under the skin become clogged. Sebum—oil that helps keep skin from drying out—and dead skin cells plug the pores, which leads to outbreaks of lesions, commonly called pimples or zits

  • Whiteheads
  • Blackheads
  • Cysts
  • Scarring of the skin
  • Crusting of skin bumps
  • Papules (small red bumps)
  • Redness around the skin eruptions
  • Pustules (small red bumps containing white or yellow pus)

Acne can leave various scars after healing, which may present as depressed scars or hypertrophic and keloidal scars. Depressed scars are either oval craters (boxcar scars), deep pits (ice-pick scars), or pits with sloped sides (rolling scars).

  • Greasy or oily substances.
  • Friction or pressure on your skin.
  • Family history. Genetics plays a role in acne.
  • People of all ages can get acne, but it's most common in teenagers.
  • Hormonal changes. Such changes are common during puberty or pregnancy.
  • Age
  • BMI
  • Diet
  • Stress
  • Heredity
  • Parental acne
  • Air pollution
  • Hormonal changes
  • Picking at your acne
  • Moisturize your skin regularly or when your skin becomes dry.
  • Take baths or showers with warm, not hot, water.
  • Stay hydrated and drink at least eight glasses of water each day.
  • Wear loose clothes made of cotton and other natural materials.
  • Manage your stress and emotional triggers.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Tretinoin and adapalene are topical retinoids used to treat acne. They're available in a gel or cream and are usually applied once a day before you go to bed. Apply to all the parts of your face affected by acne 20 minutes after washing your face.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • ure- Corticosteroid Injections. Corticosteroid injections are often a quick way to eliminate large, painful blemishes that are deeply rooted in the pore.
  • Chemical Peels.
  • Laser and Light-Based Therapies.
  • Extraction Treatments.

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