Understanding what causes acne will help you understand the treatment regime your Doctor prescribes, as ideally acne treatments should address all of the underlying causes.
Acne – 4 factors that contribute to blemish formation
1. Increased oil production in the sebaceous (oil) glands- under the influence of hormones.
2. Increased cell production in the oil glands, accumulation of dead cells causing blockage of the gland. This allows the oil in the sebaceous gland to build up causing blackheads when the pore remains open or whiteheads when the pore opening is closed.
3. Bacterial infection with Propionibacterium acnes (or P. acnes) which grows in the oil rich blocked gland.
4. Inflammation occurs because of the bacterial infection causing redness and swelling- papules. Eventually the gland can rupture under the skin, this causes intense inflammation and formation of pustules-pimples. If the blockage is deeper in the skin cystic nodules form.
There is no miracle cure for acne; however a thorough treatment plan with skin care, prescription treatments and physical therapies can settle acne and prevent scarring. Dr Ansulette Kay consults on treatment of acne.
Prescription medical treatments can help to treat acne.
Skin care and prescription creams can be used to unblock pores and reduce inflammation.
Topical and oral antibiotics can be used for infected acne lesions.
4 Factors That Cause Acne.
Understanding what causes acne will help you understand the treatment regime your Doctor prescribes, as ideally acne treatments should address all of the underlying causes.
Acne – 4 factors that contribute to blemish formation
1. Increased oil production in the sebaceous (oil) glands- under the influence of hormones.
2. Increased cell production in the oil glands, accumulation of dead cells causing blockage of the gland. This allows the oil in the sebaceous gland to build up causing blackheads when the pore remains open or whiteheads when the pore opening is closed.
3. Bacterial infection with Propionibacterium acnes (or P. acnes) which grows in the oil rich blocked gland.
4. Inflammation occurs because of the bacterial infection causing redness and swelling- papules. Eventually the gland can rupture under the skin, this causes intense inflammation and formation of pustules-pimples. If the blockage is deeper in the skin cystic nodules form.
There is no miracle cure for acne; however a thorough treatment plan with skin care, prescription treatments and physical therapies can settle acne and prevent scarring. Dr Ansulette Kay consults on treatment of acne.
Acne Assessments Are Claimable From Medicare.
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