Acne and its causes

Acne is a fairly common disease, usually occurs in the middle age of adulthood (about 14, 15 years old) and lasts until over 20 years old. A small number of people over the age of 40 still have acne.

After the acne is gone, many people have a lot of bad scars on their faces. Therefore, the treatment of acne at the root is always a top concern.

To treat it properly, first of all, we need to learn about acne:

Causes of acne:

Hormonal disturbances during puberty, or during the menstrual cycle. Stimulates the oil glands on the skin to thrive, making the skin become oily, clogged pores and causing acne

- Polluted environment, toxic dust, hot and humid weather also make the skin surface prone to allergic acne.

Regular use of stimulant foods such as coffee, alcohol, tobacco, spicy foods also causes acne to develop quickly.

Stressful life and work pressure are also triggers for acne.

- Using cosmetics that are not suitable and of poor quality will also cause skin irritation and acne. Especially skin whitening products, making the skin thin and weak, thus causing acne on the skin.

If you do not know how to handle and maintain it properly, you can make the inflammation worse, causing infection, causing pus. Squeezing, sucking or squeezing acne with your hands increases the risk of skin infection in acne spots. Deep sequelae, pitted scars are inevitable. Scarred facial skin causes lack of aesthetics, you will lose confidence when communicating in life and work.

Acne classification:

• Mild acne: Mainly blackheads, whiteheads and pustules, sometimes with a few red or festering pimples, no acne scars.
• Moderate acne: Pimples with many red pimples and pustules; have less acne scars.
• Severe acne: there are many pimples, nodules and pustules, spreading to the back, chest and shoulders, sometimes with blisters.

The above types of acne can be treated simply by conventional methods such as reducing the secretion of sebum, preventing the formation of acne, treating infections, following proper nutrition and hygiene.

Very severe acne: - Acne is deeply festering, inflamed, leaving scars

Some things to avoid when you have acne:

You can prevent pimples by:

- Eat in moderation, do not abuse hot spices such as pepper, chili, onions, garlic or stimulant drinks such as coffee, tea.

- Should eat more vegetables, fruits to enhance nutrients and avoid constipation.

- Avoid anxiety and depression. Optimism and comfort in life are important factors that help improve many disorders, including acne.

- Wash your face about 4-5 times daily with plain water or salt water (mix 1-2 teaspoons of salt in 1 liter of water).

- Note that if you use any type of soap that is not suitable for your face, you should avoid using that type of soap.

Always wear a hat when out in the sun.