We will all get acne on our face at least once during our lifetime, after all it's a common skin disorder. Every spot that appears on the skin is a form of acne, but some people are more prone to acne outbreaks, which will quite possibly leave some scarring on the skin. Acne affects people of all ages, but it's most common in young people, especially during early puberty. These outbreaks are very common for both men and women from their twenties to their forties, although it does occur outside of this age range.
Lots of things can cause acne; a bad diet, stress and chocolate, but it's genetics, hormones, clogged up pores and bacteria which are the main causes. Usually, we think it's teens who have to deal with facial acne, but unfortunately lots of adults also suffer with it, with many people having acne breakouts in their thirties, forties, and even fifties.
- As we grow up, the body starts to develop and this causes an increase in hormones.
- Hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands to make more sebum and these glands can become overactive, causing the pores of the skin to become clogged with excess oil or sebum, causing acne.
- Blackheads and white heads occur when plugs block the top layer of the pores.
- When acne becomes inflamed the contents become hot and infected, causing the bacteria blockage to rupture through the skin's surface.
Correct medical treatment can treat acne scarring, but there are things we can do to help prevent the causes and discomforts of acne, before it has the chance to leave any scars.
- Food allergies can cause some outbreaks of acne. Cut out the food you think might trigger your acne for a few weeks, and look for alternatives.
- Harsh ingredients in soaps can dry out and irritate the skin leading to acne breakouts. Try using a gentle cleanser for the face and make sure you don't scrub the skin too hard.
- Avoid touching your face, as throughout the day our hands pick up dirt, germs and bacteria, transferring to the skin when we touch our face, which can cause the pores to clog up. If you pop and squeeze your pimples, it will only make them worse because you're passing the bacteria from one part of the face to another and risk causing scarring.
- Water is very important to the body, and drinking eight glasses of water a day will help to keep the body and skin hydrated. Drinking water will flush out the toxins in your system and cleanse your cells of built-up waste.
Selston Cosmetic Clinic uses the most advanced laser technology to offer a safe and effective way for the treatment of mild to moderate acne scars. Our dual wavelength laser system is non ablative (the surface of the skin remains unchanged) so there's virtually no healing or recovery time. The gentle lasers reach deep down to the collagen level of the skin and the precise therapeutic laser energy stimulates the production of collagen and elastin fibres. This dramatically improves the appearance of acne scars. Laser treatment has a proven safety record and gives lasting results and there are no side effects.
Mags.
Clinic Manager.
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