ACNE TIPS II
August 3rd, 2010
The two main causes of acne are blockage of the pores and bacterial growth. Oil and cells get trapped below the surface of the skin, creating a growth medium for the bacteria. White cells migrate to the site to fight the bacteria, in turn releasing chemicals that lead to swelling, redness and further attraction of white cells (inflammation). The result is a dilated pore, filled with white cells, inflammatory and anti-inflammatory chemicals and bacteria. This is the content of the acne pimple.
The following causes have been associated with the development of acne:
Abnormal Keratinization: This result in formation of keratin plugs which blocks off the drainage of the pilosebaceous unit leading to accumulation of pro inflammatory debris and increased bacterial numbers of P acnes. The first sign of altered keratinization is a blackhead which consists of keratinized material and lipid material. Closed comedones are thought to be precursors of more disfiguring lesions
Lipid Abnormalities: Acne patients excrete more sebaceous lipids onto the surface of the skin which produce marked inflammation of the skin.
Bacterial action: he most commonly found organism is Propionibacterium acnes. The bacteria produce an inflammatory response by their breakdown of fats and oils within the plugged sebaceous glands. The result is redness and pus.
Hormones; In both men and women, the androgen hormones are present in much higher concentrations at puberty and acne results.
Flare Factors for acne are: stress, menses and puberty (new onset hormones).
Diet: In a recent study, a diet high in beef and with a low GI was associated with a clinically significant improvement in acne irrespective of its severity.
Skin care ingredients to AVOID if you have acne: cinnamon oil, cocoa butter, cocus nucifera, isoprpopyl isostearate, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl myristate, butyl stearate, isostearyl neopentanoate, myristyl myristate, octyl palmitate, isocetyl stearate, propylene glycol 2, myristyl propionate, lanolin, peppermint oil, decyl oleate, octyl stearate
Classification of acne: Acne can be classified as mild, moderate or severe inflammatory acne. When acne is severe and forms deep “pus-filled” lumps, it is called cystic acne. This may be more common in males and this kind of acne should be treated early as scarring is inevitable.Kindly visit the link below for tips
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