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HOW DOES ACNE FORM?

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.

How Does Acne Form?

Everything You Need To Know.

The one thing common in almost all kinds of acne is that they all are the results ofvarious irregularities in the same gland. Read about it in detail and how you can deal with it, here:

There are several different types of acne, and its effective treatment depends upon the type of acne. But, one thing is similar for all that is they are caused by some irregularitiesof the pilosebaceous units

Your pilosebaceous units consist of:• A hair follicle• A hair shaft• Sebaceous glands

Let us see the different types of acne, depending on the issue that happens to the pilosebaceous units.

The ordinary, inflamed, red bump that appears on your face when you think of acne is known as a regular pimple.

Experts call this regular red pimple inflammatory papule.

Ordinary pimple (Inflammatory papule)

A hair follicle contains sebum secreted by the sebaceous gland. And with it dirt and dead skin cells also get trapped in the pores. Resulting in the blockage and allowing bacteria P.acnes to grow in the area, causing inflammation andoutbreak.

Why do they happen?

There are two ways to approach this problem:

• Try and reduce the stickiness of the cells so that there is no buildup in the hair canal.

• Solution: Use over-the-counter salicylic acid and prescribed tretinoin products to reduce the stickiness.

What to do?

• Deal directly with the bacteria

• Solution: Use over-the-counter benzoyl peoxide or topical antibiotic creams that kill P. acnes. The doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics if you have too many pimples.

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They are the same as that of a pimple. But theonly difference that sets them apart from pimpleis they contain the white blood cells, too.

Pustule

The white cells that are present connect with the P.acnes to form a greater buildup within the pimple. Excess white cells lead to pus, which is the first sign of pustules.

Why do they happen?

The treatment involved is thesame as that of an ordinary pimple.

What to do?

The terrible amongst the types of acne which happens in the early youth. And hormones do play a role in this type of acne formation.

Early acne (Microcomedone)

The acne process is similar to the ordinarypimples but there are some differences.

The skin cells that shed are known ascorneocytes. Usually not sticky, but sometimes they become sticky and accumulate, whichresults in the growth of bacteria p.acnes that feed on the sebum. And as excess sebumattracts excess bacteria, the entire follicle gets inflamed.

Why do they happen?

• Use tretinoin or salicylic acid lotions to reduce the stickiness of the cells.

• Also, use benzoyl peroxide to arrest the growth of P.acnes.

What to do?

The most painful and aesthetically problematic type of acne involves scarring and even oozingof blood. Impossible to cover up, they can get worse if not handled properly.

Cyst or Nodule

Like early acne, there is an excessive buildupof corneocytes and the sebum.

This massive buildup, when spilled intosurrounding tissues, creates scars and even a bit of bleeding. A painful cyst gets formed after this.

Why do they happen?

• Do not go for the over-the-counter products as it is too late for it at this stage.

• Along with topical and oral antibiotics, use products that reduce the stickiness of the cells.

• Some doctors may prescribe Accutane along with regular monitoring to check for any ad verse effects.

What to do?

The blackheads are present in the open pore while the whiteheads are in the closed pores.

Whiteheads and Blackheads

The buildup of sebaceous material results in the formation of whiteheads and blackheads. What makes them different is the consistency of this type of content, it becomes firm and thick. If the pore remains open, it is a blackhead, easily classified by the color. Whereas, the closed pores will form a whitehead.

Why do they happen?

• Using salicylic acid based lotions prevents stickiness as well as the buildup from being firm and consistent.• Use benzoyl peroxide that will help to kill the bacteria and stop the infection.

• Use over-the-counter options like trenoin-based products and topical antibiotics.

What to do?

Taking care with regular

facial hygiene, and proper

skincare routines will help

you maintain beautiful and

clean skin that is acne-free.

Consult with our expert dermatologists and

find a treatment to assist you through your

clear skin journey.

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