What is Acne?
Acne is a common skin condition that typically begins during puberty or adolescence.Hormonal changes lead to increased secretion from the sebaceous glands. This, along with dead skin cells and bacteria present on the skin, causes the appearance of pimples or blemishes. There are various dermatological treatments for acne, which we will explore below.
It can present as blackheads, small bumps, and pimples, as well as more severe forms such as inflamed nodules or pseudocysts. The latter can lead to significant scarring. It most commonly affects the face, but it can also appear on the neck, chest, and back.
What solutions are available?
There are simple recommendations that can help control acne or prevent it from worsening. Some of these recommendations include: washing your face morning and night, avoiding greasy creams, and not squeezing pimples to prevent scars.There is controversy over whether foods influence acne, but it is recommended to maintain a balanced diet and avoid foods with a high glycemic index.
Acne is a skin condition that is very characteristic, so diagnosis is made through simple observation without the need for additional tests.
There are various products and medications that vary according to the severity level..
Cleansing soaps, topical antibiotics, retinoids, oral antibiotics, and isotretinoin are used for more severe cases.
Hay algunos dermatological treatments for acne, which can be used in conjunction to improve acne and scars., such as the peelings, microneedling, IPL, and fractional CO2 laser.
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