Causes of acne
Four main factors cause acne:
- Excess oil production
- Hair follicles clogged by oil and dead skin cells
- Bacteria
- Inflammation
Acne may appear on your face, forehead, chest, back and shoulders because these areas of skin have the most oil glands. Hair follicles are connected to oil glands.
The follicle wall may bulge and produce a whitehead. the plug may be open to the surface and darken, causing a blackhead. A blackhead may look like dirt stuck in pores. But the pore is congested with bacteria and oil, which turns brown when it’s exposed to the air.
Pimples are raised red spots with a white center that develop when blocked hair follicles become inflamed with bacteria. inflammation deep inside hair follicles produce cystlike lumps under the surface of your skin. Other pores in your skin, which are the openings of the sweat glands, are not involved in acne.
Certain things may worsen acne:
- Hormonal changes. Androgens are hormones that increase during puberty, causing the sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum. Hormonal changes during midlife, especially in women, can lead to acne.
- Certain medications. Examples include drugs containing corticosteroids, testosterone or lithium.
- Diet. Studies show that eating certain foods — including carbohydrate-rich foods, such as bread, pastries and chips — can make acne worse. Further studies are needed to determine whether people with acne benefit from following certain dietary restrictions.
- Stress. Stress doesn’t cause acne, but if you have acne already, stress may make it worse.
Acne myths
These factors have little effect on acne:
- Chocolate and greasy foods. It has little to no effect on acne.
- Hygiene. Acne isn’t caused by dirty skin. In fact, over-washing or cleansing the skin too hard with harsh soaps or chemicals can irritate the skin and can make acne worse.
- Cosmetics. Cosmetics don’t necessarily make acne worse, especially if you use oil-free makeup that doesn’t clog pores and does not clean make up regularly. Non-oily cosmetics don’t interfere with the effectiveness of acne drugs.
People with darker skin types are more likely than are people with lighter skin to experience these acne complications:
- Scars. Pitted skin (acne scars) and thick scars (keloids) can remain long-term after acne has healed.
- Skin changes. After acne has cleared, the affected skin may be darker (hyperpigmented) or lighter (hypopigmented) than before the condition occurred.
Risk factors for acne include:
- Age.
- Hormonal changes.
- Family history.
- Greasy or oily substances.
- Friction or pressure on your skin.
The rule of Isotreitionion in skin care
Isotretinoin is a pill you take for four to five months. Your acne will start to improve in one to two months, and the vast majority of people are clear at the end of treatment. It is the only acne medication that permanently reduces acne an average of 80 percent—some people a little more and some a little less. It also makes our skin less oily long-term. Twenty percent of patients take the medication a second time if they still have significant acne. Some blood tests are required.
- It is a used to treat very bad acne.
- It is classified as a retinoid
- It is used for cystic acne that did not get better after treatment with other medicines.
- It is available as a generic medication.
- It is like vitamin A. while you are taking isotretinoin, you should not take vitamin A pills.
- works by shrinking the oil glands in the skin and reduces the amount of oil that is produced.
- You must not take isotretinoin if you are pregnant.
The rule of isotretinoin in acne treatment:
- Reduces oil production
- Shrinks the sebaceous glands
- Reduces follicular occlusion
- Prevents the growth of bacteria
- Has anti-inflammatory properties
Side Effects of isotreitinoin?
- Dry, peeling, flaking
- Fragile skin, itching or rash
- Dry eyes, mouth, and nose
- Thinning hair
- Increased sensitivity to the sun
- Chapped lips
- Nosebleeds
- Photosensitivity
- Joint pain
The rule of anti biotics in skin care
Antibiotics help stop infections caused by bacteria. They kill the bacteria or by keep them from copying themselves or reproducing. Antibiotics help to slow or stop the growth of harmful bacteria on the skin surface and in the follicles. They may help treat moderate to severe acne, regardless of the underlying cause. They can provide real relief from deep, painful breakouts. There are many types of antibiotics. Each antibiotic works a little differently and acts on different types of bacteria. They help to clear the zits by killing all the bacteria that could cause infections. Antibiotics are usually prescribed in cases of red, painful lesions and pus-filled lesions. They soothe the skin in cases of painful acne.
Topical antibiotics for acne
- Clindamycinl
- erythromycin
They come in many forms, like gels, lotions, and pads. Because they are localized, topical antibiotics dont affect gut flora. They do not cause systemic side effects either.
Oral antibiotics for acne
- Tetracyclines
- Erythromycin
- Trimethroprim
- Cotrimoxazole
- Oral antibiotics yeast infections
- gastrointestinal symptoms
- permanent tooth discoloration
- skin that is more sensitive to UV light
- interactions with other drugs and medications
Side effects
Topical antibiotics do occasionally come with some side effects. They can sometimes cause mild dryness, contact dermatitis due to an allergy and skin flakiness .Oral antibiotics may cause headaches or any signs of an allergic reaction, so you should stop using the antibiotics and see a doctor. You should also be aware that some antibiotics can cause increased sensitivity to the sun, not just on your face but across your entire body.
The rule of azaleic acid in skin care
Azelaic acid is a chemical compound found naturally in whole grains. It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It approved skin care ingredient used for the topical treatment of acne. It exfoliates dead skin cells. It prevents future whiteheads and blackheads from forming. It lightens acne scars as well as melasma. It’s gentle on the skin and safe for all skin types. It is Safer than Accutane. It clearing your pores of bacteria that may be causing breakouts. It reducing inflammation so acne becomes less visible, less red, and less irritated. It causes cell turnover so your skin heals more quickly and scarring is minimized. It should be 20% in skin care products.
Forms of Azelaic Acid
You can get azelaic acid as a: Gel,Foam,Cream,Pill
Follow these steps when using azelaic acid:
Wash your skin with a gentle or mild cleanser, and pat dry.
Apply a thin layer of your foam, cream, or gel to the affected areas. Gently massage it in.
Wash your hands with soap and water. Once the medication is dry, put on sunscreen.
Apply makeup, if you wish.
You should follow your doctor’s instructions closely. Don’t use it more often or in a larger amount than directed. Only use it on your skin. If it gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina, rinse it off with water and call your doctor right away (especially if your eyes become red and sore).
It is good for:
Acne & Blemishes
Acne Scars
Mild Melasma
Redness
Rosacea
side effects
- burning on your skin
- skin dryness or redness
- peeling skin at the site of application
The rule of benzoyl peroxide
What is benzoyl peroxide and how does it work?
Acne is the common cause of spots. Most people with acne are aged between 12 and 25, but some older and younger people are affected too. Small sebaceous glands lie just under your skin surface and make an oil (sebum) that keeps your skin supple and smooth. Tiny pores on your skin allow the sebum to come on to the surface of your skin. In acne, some of these pores become blocked, causing small pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. Benzoyl peroxide has some actions -It is used to treat acne (blackheads, whiteheads, pimples). It kills the bacteria that cause acne. It softens and removes outer layers of the skin. It reduces redness, soreness and inflammation and it helps to unplug blocked pores.
Benzoyl peroxide is available in combination preparations used for acne. It can be combined with an antibiotic called clindamycin, or with another medicine used for acne, called adapalene. Both of these preparations need to be prescribed by a doctor, and should be used as directed by the doctor.
What are the side effects of benzoyl peroxide?
- Dry skin and peeling skin
- Burning or stinging sensation after application
- Eczema
- Flushing Skin
- Pain
- Itching
Pore size
pores are the small openings at the top of our hair follicles. They are covering the whole body. Our pores release sebum (oil) to moisturize our skin to help keep it supple. pores are necessary for the health of the skin but large pores can be frustrating. Enlarged pores can be seen at all ages. Pores often appear larger with age.
What cause enlarged pores?
When your sebaceous glands produce excessive sebum that mixes with the dead skin cells in your pores, your pores can become blocked. The sebum cannot discharge freely from the pores, resulting in your pores becoming wider and more clearly visible. There are other factors which can affect the visibility of our pores.
- GENETICS
- AGE (Loss of skin elasticity with age)
- INCREASED THE AMOUNT OF SEBUM
- USE OF COMEDOGENIC PRODUCTS
- SUN DAMAGE
- CLOGGED PORES
How to reduce large pores?
- Choosing products that are water-based
- Washing your face at night and in the morning with a gel-based cleanser
- Exfoliating
- Moisturizing daily
- Applying a clay mask
- Wearing sunscreen
Treatment for pore size
In terms of actually getting rid of pores, it’s not possible. Pores have stretched, they cannot go back to their original size. We can make them appear smaller. Large pores can continue enlarging if you allow them to stretch out and become clogged with whiteheads, blackheads, sebum, and dirt. There are other factors which can affect the pores.
- Avoid creams that cause pimples (white and blackheads)
- Chemical peels
- Topical nicotinamide
- L-carnitine
- Plant-derived copper chlorophyllin complexes
- Topical retinoids.
- Laser treatment
- skin needling