Acne is skin disorder associated with a blockage in skin pores. Bacteria are enclosed within the pores and form either a whiteheads or a blackheads. Blackheads and whiteheads are specific types of acne called 'comedones'. There are also myths that are associated with diet in considering the cause. Such myths cannot, however, be proved. It is therefore unlikely that junk foods and chocolate, the food items easily associated with the cause, are culprits. Overactive oil glands or pores blockage appear to be the reason why people get acne.
It is a condition that afflicts both children and adults. It is, however, more prevalent in teenagers whose hormones are most active. It can also be inherited from parents. In short, it could be hereditary. It can also be hormone induced. The source of the condition accounts for the difference in its severity from one individual to the other. The hereditary cases could be more severe than the genetically induced cases, which for example, can be as a result of stress. The hereditary inclined acne has been discovered to be more difficult than the hormone or stress inclined. In view of the very embarrassing and nasty nature of the scars and blemishes, the hallmark of dry acne, prevention and treatment should be the major concern of all. As the saying goes; prevention is better than cure. The treatment of this health condition is by no means different as it is with any affliction; focus prevention.
The following suggestions should therefore be taken seriously:
To prevent dirt and oils from contaminating your skin pores, you should try to keep your hands away from your face. This will eliminate self-induced contamination as our hands readily gather a lot of dirt and oil.
Follow and adhere strictly to proper diet, exercise and sleep to reduce stress. Oil and creamy food could increase the oil on our skin and thus assist in blocking the skin pores. Exercises go a long way in keeping us healthy. Sleep too can be very invigorating and restful.
Keep your face clean using mild soap for prevention. The chance of pore blockage is reduced when you keep a clean face but care must also be taken to ensure that you do not apply a rash soap which could burn your skin.
In case of a serious outbreak, there are home remedies, over the counter medications and prescription medications that can help. Several topical creams and soaps that are used in the treatment of acne can be found in pharmacies and in the cosmetics department of grocery stores.
Benzyl peroxide creams, vitamin A and zinc are a few among the popular and handy help to treat acne. For more severe cases oral antibiotic may be prescribed along with a topical cream that is stronger than the over the counter medications.
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