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What is Acne?

Acne is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles under the skin become clogged. Oil and dead skin cells plug the pores, and outbreaks of lesions (often called pimples or zits) can happen. Most often, the outbreaks occur on the face but can also appear on the back, chest, and shoulders. While many people see a decrease in acne occurrence by their thirties, it can persist or start in adulthood for some.

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Causes of Acne Scars

Acne scars occur due to fibrosis of the skin tissue during the healing process. The body initially produces skin that looks and functions differently but gradually replaces it with skin that better matches the rest of the body. Several factors like size, type, and depth of the scar, as well as age and genetics, affect the fading of scars.

Who gets acne?

People of all races and ages get acne, but it is most common in teens and young adults. When acne appears during the teenage years, it is more common in males. Acne can continue into adulthood, and when it does, it is more common in women.

What are the types of acne?

Acne causes several types of lesions or pimples. Some types:

Blackheads: Reach the surface of the skin and open up.
Whiteheads: Stay under the skin and produce a white bump.
Pustules: Appear as small, pink bumps on the skin and can be tender to the touch.
Cysts: Are topped by white or yellow pus-filled lesions that may be red at the base.
Abscesses: Are large, painful solid lesions that are deep within the skin. Cause deep, painful, pus-filled lesions.

What causes acne?

One or more of the following can lead to acne:

Too much oil in the pore.
Buildup of dead skin cells in the pore.
Growth of bacteria in the pore.

The following factors may make it more likely for you to develop acne:

Hormones.
Family history.
Medications
Age.

The following do not cause acne, but may make it worse.

Certain foods.
Stress.
Pressure from sports helmets, tight clothes, or backpacks.
Pollution and high humidity.
Squeezing or picking at pimples.
Scrubbing your skin too hard.

How is acne treated?

The goals of treatment are to:

Help heal lesions.
Stop new lesions from forming.
Prevent scarring.

Medications can help stop some of the causes of acne from developing. Following a consultation, your doctor may suggest suitable over-the-counter products or other treatments based on your individual needs.

Talk to a reputed Doctor like YouthVille's Dr. Shruti Chavan about any side effects that you experience.

Basic Treatment Options

The primary treatments for Acne and Acne Scars consist of

Oral medications
Topically-applied cream

Some of these medications control the secretion of sebum and help reduce bacterial inflammation and hence, control active acne. Other medications work to reduce marks and scars. However, it is important to note that these medications differ based on an individual’s condition and medical history. Therefore, it is best that these are prescribed by a qualified dermatologist after a detailed examination.

Advanced Acne Treatments

Sometimes, to help resolve chronic acne, Dr. Shruti prescribes external interventions that are proven and scientific.

Points to Remember

Choose a trained expert cosmetic dermatologist.
Have realistic expectations.
Incorrectly done treatments can lead to pigmentation, laser burns, and scarring.