Treatment advice for Acne
- Hormone balancing herbs
- Antifungal/antibacterial face wash
- Antifungal/antibacterial cream
- Anti inflammatory face wash/cream
What can I do to prevent Acne?
- Avoid over washing your effected area of skin as it can cause irritation to the acne
- Be careful that that the cosmetic products don’t block pores of your skin
- Check side effects of any medication and ask your GP if the medication can cause acne
- Check whether you have food or skin allergies by performing a allergy tests
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Advice for Acne
What causes Acne?
Acne is caused when tiny holes in the skin, known as hair follicles (pores), become blocked.
Acne is commonly caused by the change in hormones during teenage puberty and during certain points in a female menstrual cycle (period).
With Acne, the glands begin to produce too much sebum. As a result, the excess sebum mixes with dead skin cells and both substances form a plug in the effected hair follicle.
- Acne can affect anyone but also can be inherited through families
- Prescribed medications can also cause acne as a side effect
- Pharmaceutical cosmetic products can cause acne, as they can also block the pores
What are the symptoms of acne?
- Spots on the face
- Spots on back
- Spots on chest
The six types of spots that can occur in acne are:
- Black heads
- Whiteheads
- Papules
- Pustules
- Nodules
- Cysts
How is Acne diagnosed?
Diagnosis is carried out by physical examination of the effected area
