Acne
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Acne occurs as a result of diseases of the glands of external secretion, the so-called sebaceous glands, as well as the tissues that surround them. But sometimes they signal about the malfunctioning of the body as a whole. Most often, acne is localized on the face, back and chest.
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What causes acne?
In most cases, acne is a teenage problem associated with hormonal changes that occur during this period. In more mature age, acne can be a sign of any hidden pathologies.
Acne occurs, beginning with the appearance of small irregularities on the skin, called grease plugs. They clog the glands, resulting in the multiplication of bacteria. As a result, acne acquires a red tint and a purulent mass is formed in them. After the pus comes out, the skin is released from accumulated sebum and infection. But a negative consequence of this process can be excessively expanded pores, scars on the skin, which is very unaesthetic and can cause the development of certain complexes. And in the first place, this is why acne should be treated on time.
Factors predisposing to the appearance of acne can be the following:
- hereditary predisposition;
- failure of the hormonal background, including during menstruation;
- unbalanced diet;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver;
- stressful situations;
- unfavorable climate and weather conditions;
- non-observance of hygiene rules;
- wearing too tight and synthetic underwear, especially in the winter;
- unsuitable choice of cosmetic means for skin care.
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How to get rid of acne?
Treatment of acne is desirable to begin after examination and consultation of a dermatologist or a cosmetologist. In no case can not squeeze out pimples, it can lead to quite serious negative consequences. To get rid of acne, you can use such methods as ozone therapy - physiotherapeutic effect on the body with the help of ozone and oxygen. This method has an anti-inflammatory and immuno-enhancing effect.
Remove acne can also be using mesotherapy (the introduction directly into the skin of low-dose medicinal injections), this therapy improves metabolism and the healing process of tissues, neutralizes the fat content of the skin. The general course of treatment is from four to ten sessions, which are carried out with a break of one to two weeks. In the future, preventive procedures can be scheduled at intervals of once every six months.
If acne is the result of excessively oily skin and improper diet, you can recommend such procedures:
- during the day, be sure to drink a half or two liters of still water;
- take vitamin and mineral complexes, in particular a positive effect on the condition of the skin is provided by vitamins A and E;
- include in the daily diet fresh vegetables and fruits, fish, nuts, exclude fatty and spicy foods, carbonated drinks;
- with periodicity about once a week, peeling skin, for this purpose you can use levomitsitin, metrogil-gel, tincture of calendula, propolis, salicylic alcohol, tar soap, special lotions;
- take a bath with the addition of a small amount of potassium permanganate, sea salt, cosmetic clay. After the procedure, allow the body to dry itself.
- try to apply to the problem areas scrub with iodized salt, masks with exfoliating effect. Buy these funds should be in the pharmacy.
Acne of allergic origin often have the form of small and red rashes, in such cases it is necessary to contact an allergist.
Therapeutic cosmetic products, specially designed to care for problem skin, it is desirable to use as agreed with the doctor. Such products contain medicinal components, fall into the depths of the skin, thus ensuring proper care and therapeutic effect, unlike decorative cosmetics, which affects only the upper layers of the skin of the skin.
Effectively remove acne can modern methods of hardware cosmetology, for example, with the help of phototherapy. As a result of this procedure, light pulsations penetrate deep under the skin, bacteria are eliminated, microcirculation of blood improves.
Treating acne with a laser restores the natural fat balance of the skin, prevents the formation of scars and scars.
Cryotherapy (cold treatment) quite effectively cleanses the skin, relieves inflammation and redness.
To diagnose and determine the cause of the appearance of acne it is necessary to undergo a complete examination, in the first place, it is necessary to visit a gastroenterologist and endocrinologist, women also need to consult a gynecologist. It is also necessary to conduct a general analysis of blood and urine, a blood test for hormones, a stool test for the detection of intestinal dysbiosis, an ultrasound examination of pelvic organs and the abdominal cavity. Acne can be successfully treated with timely access to the above specialists.
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