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Acne is an inflammatory condition of the pilosebaceous units, commonly known as clogged pores or comedones. It is a prevalent skin condition, particularly affecting individuals aged 16-18, with an occurrence rate of 85%. These terms are interchangeable and refer to the same skin condition. Pores are the openings of hair follicles connected to sebaceous glands that produce sebum. Collectively, these structures form pilosebaceous units. Acne goes beyond just facial blemishes. It can significantly impact the quality of life, causing feelings of despair similar to those experienced by chronic pain or substance abuse sufferers. Many with severe acne feel less attractive, less worthy of friendship, and less likely to be hired for jobs. Despite effective treatments being available, many people do not seek help.
Acne is a skin disorder in the pilosebaceous units. Acne formation involves six key factors, each requiring attention for effective treatment:
Several types of acne exist at the same time. They may be:
Acne is also graded as mild, moderate, or severe, and the treatment for different grades differs.
It’s one of the most common skin disorders affecting 85% of people aged 12-24. Acne goes beyond just facial blemishes. Acne can significantly impact the quality of life, causing feelings of despair similar to those experienced by chronic pain or substance abuse sufferers. Many with severe acne feel less attractive, less worthy of friendship, and less likely to be hired for jobs. Despite effective treatments being available, many people do not seek help. Early recognition and treatment are crucial to minimize scarring and improve outcomes. So let’s raise awareness and support those dealing with acne as one of the most common mistakes is to delay seeking help and treatment because the severity of acne and its effects are not fully understood.
There are several treatments that can help clear acne in addition to skincare and oral medications:
Treatment involves targeting the root causes and is dependent on the severity and the sex of the patient:
Hormonal Imbalance: In females, anti-androgen agents may be used to reduce excess androgen levels.
Targeting Oily Pilosebaceous Units: Use of BHA exfoliating agents, which are lipophilic and can penetrate oil to clear out the pores and reduce inflammation.
Decreasing Acne Bacteria: using Oral antibiotics, Topical antibiotics and Benzoyl peroxide (BP)
Improving Skin Barrier: Use a gentle cleanser. Use anti-inflammatory skincare like Vitamin B2 to neutralize free radicals and calm inflammation in the pilosebaceous units. Protect skin with sunscreen in the morning and moisturize with a light moisturizer at night.
Normalizing Pilosebaceous Units: Retinoids is one of the most effective acne treatments, normalizing the function of the pilosebaceous units. Retinoids also inhibit TLR-2, activate retinoic acid receptors, and normalize the desquamation of skin cells.
Dietary Adjustments: Reducing high glycemic index foods, dairy, saturated fats, and meat may help acne.
Others: Mild acne usually responds to OTC topical treatments and retinoids. Moderate acne requires the use of prescription topical retinoids, and severe acne requires an oral form of Vitamin A under dermatologist supervision. Generally, it takes 2-3 months to see improvement in acne on treatment. Early recognition and treatment are important to reduce the risk of scarring
Skin is a beautiful thing, wear it well.
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