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Acne - A quick look at types and treatments
Acne is a skin condition that affects more people worldwide than any other skin condition. In fact, almost 8 out of 10 people suffer from it at some point in their lives, usually starting in their teenage years. It is the result of a blockage in a hair follicle, causing the skin's sebaceous glands to release sebum. This sebum mixes with dead skin cells and clogs pores. Types of Acne Acne is usually divided into two types: inflammatory (mainly consisting of nodules and pustules) and non-inflammatory (mainly blackheads and whiteheads). It is possible to suffer from both types at the same time, although this is more common in teenagers than adults. …
Acne - A quick look at types and treatments
Acne is a skin condition that affects more people worldwide than any other skin condition. In fact, almost 8 out of 10 people suffer from it at some point in their lives, usually starting in their teenage years. It is the result of a blockage in a hair follicle, causing the skin's sebaceous glands to release sebum. This sebum mixes with dead skin cells and clogs pores.
Types of acne
Acne is usually divided into two types: inflammatory (mainly consisting of nodules and pustules) and non-inflammatory (mainly blackheads and whiteheads). It is possible to suffer from both types at the same time, although this is more common in teenagers than adults.
How is it treated?
Treatment depends to some extent on what type of acne is present. Inflammatory acne is usually treated with topical (applied to the skin) or oral (swallowed) antibiotics. Several types are used, some of which are tetracycline, doxycycline and erythromycin. The main intention here is to combat the bacteria known as Propionibacterium Acnes, which is present in inflammatory acne. Benzoyl peroxide is another treatment option that has been used alone or in combination with antibiotics for many years.
There are many over-the-counter acne creams that contain this substance. In addition to killing bacteria, benzoyl peroxide also removes dead skin cells and eliminates blocked follicles. Its use has a big advantage over antibiotics because you don't risk the bacteria developing tolerance and it can be used for many years without long-term side effects. Patience is required when using benzoyl peroxide as it may take up to six weeks to see improvement.
Non-inflammatory acne is often treated with retinoids. These are prescription medications related to vitamin A. They prevent the formation of whiteheads and blackheads and cause you to shed the skin faster. Patience is also required here; It may take up to three months to see improvement in the condition. Using a combination of retinoids and antibiotics or benzoyl peroxide is recommended by many dermatologists as the most effective treatment.
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