Acne constitutes pustular, popular or follicular eruptions on the skin of face, neck, shoulders or back. This affliction is a result of over-production the sebaceous glands at the roots of the hair follicles of the skin. The pores on the skin are connected to these glands via the hair
follicle.
When the pores get clogged by the accumulation of excess sebum and dead skin cells, which clump with the hair and attract bacteria, pimples are formed.
There are several types of pimples:
• Whiteheads are the minute pimples that reside under the surface of the skin.
• Blackheads are pimples that are present on the surface of the skin and appear black.
• Papules are small, tender swellings one the skin.
• Pustules are pimples with a red base and pus formation on the apex.
• Nodules are bulky, solid pimples that are often very painful and extend deep roots into the skin.
• Cysts pus-filled pimples that are deep-seated, cause pain and leave unsighlt scars on the skin.
The reason behind the development of acne is yet not definitely ascertained. Medical studies suggest the following causes:
• Over-secretion of hormones in the teenage years that lead to overproduction of the sebaceous glands.
• Imbalances in hormonal levels during pregnancy
• Intake of oral contraceptive pills
• Heredity and genetic constitution.
• Side effects of certain medicines.
• Use of inexpensive, comedogenic makeup.
Several people all around the world suffer from acne. These skin lesions not only look hideous but also affect the psychological well-being of the sufferer. Imagine waking up in the morning of an important presentation, or of a huge party, to see gigantic, red acne staring back at you from the mirror?
Really hampers the self-esteem, does it not? The good news is, if treated in time with the suitable medication, acne can be healed effectively.
When the pores get clogged by the accumulation of excess sebum and dead skin cells, which clump with the hair and attract bacteria, pimples are formed.
There are several types of pimples:
• Whiteheads are the minute pimples that reside under the surface of the skin.
• Blackheads are pimples that are present on the surface of the skin and appear black.
• Papules are small, tender swellings one the skin.
• Pustules are pimples with a red base and pus formation on the apex.
• Nodules are bulky, solid pimples that are often very painful and extend deep roots into the skin.
• Cysts pus-filled pimples that are deep-seated, cause pain and leave unsighlt scars on the skin.
The reason behind the development of acne is yet not definitely ascertained. Medical studies suggest the following causes:
• Over-secretion of hormones in the teenage years that lead to overproduction of the sebaceous glands.
• Imbalances in hormonal levels during pregnancy
• Intake of oral contraceptive pills
• Heredity and genetic constitution.
• Side effects of certain medicines.
• Use of inexpensive, comedogenic makeup.
Several people all around the world suffer from acne. These skin lesions not only look hideous but also affect the psychological well-being of the sufferer. Imagine waking up in the morning of an important presentation, or of a huge party, to see gigantic, red acne staring back at you from the mirror?
Really hampers the self-esteem, does it not? The good news is, if treated in time with the suitable medication, acne can be healed effectively.
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This article look into Homeopathy. It differs from all other systems of medical practice in that it actually uses in minute doses substances that give rise to the disease symptoms in healthy individuals to treat ailing sufferers.
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- Acne constitutes pustular, follicular eruptions on the skin of face, neck, shoulders or back.
- Acne if treated in time with suitable medication, can be healed effectively.
- Homeopathy provides natural constitutional remedies for treating persistent acne from the roots.
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