Acne: a brief introduction

Acne is a type of skin vulgaris that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. That’s generally occurs in our teenage age. It’s the worst thing for face beauty that can convert a beautiful face into a black marks face.

The word Acne comes from the word Acme that meaning “The highest point” Means a point or spot on a flat surface.

What is Acne ?

 Acne is an inflammation of the skin that shows up as different types of bumps. These bumps can be blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or cysts. They occur due to blockage of your skin’s pores. It is a skin problem that happens when oil and dead skin cells clog your pores.

It can be divided into two types

1. Mild Acne
2. Severe Acne

Mild Acne

Mild acne is the most minor form of acne. It may cause just a few red spots, or pimples. It can usually be managed with over-the-counter medicines.

Severe Acne

Severe acne can cause many pimples on your face, neck, chest, around mouth and back, or it can cause bigger, solid, red lumps that are painful and can cause scars. Severe acne needs prescription medicines to help clear the skin and prevent scars.

Acne is a problem for most adolescents, although it can occur at any age. Acne cuts across all barriers of race, age, culture and gender. Acne most often occurs on the face but can occur on other areas too. You can often find acne on the chest, back, shoulders and upper arms.

Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. Teens get acne because of the hormonal changes that come with puberty. If your parents had acne as teens, it's more likely that you will, too. The good news is that, for most people, acne goes away almost completely by the time they are out of their teens. There are many form of acne. Some of them are below.

• Whiteheads - remain under the skin and are very small.
• Blackheads - clearly visible, they are black and appear on the surface of the skin. Remember that a blackhead is not caused by dirt. Scrubbing your face vigorously when you see blackheads will not help.
• Papules - visible on the surface of the skin. They are small bumps, usually pink.
• Pustules - clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are red at their base and have pus at the top.
• Nobules - clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are large, solid pimples. They are painful and are embedded deep in the skin.
• Cysts - clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are painful, and are filled with pus. Cysts can easily cause scars.

Acne is not dangerous, but can leave skin scars. Acne can lower your self-esteem, as you tend to feel inferior due to your physical appearance. It can cause emotional distress and scar the skin.

It is impossible to avoid acne, although you can try to keep tabs on it and prevent major eruptions. Regular treatments can provide relief from acne.

There are many treatments available in the market. Some of them are medical and some are natural. But know that the earlier you start treatment, the lower your risk of lasting physical and emotional damage.