Acne is officially known as Acne vulgaris. It is one of the most common human skin diseases. According to the statistics, more than 80% people in teens or adulthood experience acne. This skin disease usually is characterized by areas of skin having non-inflammatory follicular papules or comedones, or/and nodules. The most common locations, where acne usually occurs, are face, upper part of chest, shoulders and back.
Causes of Acne
The main reason of acne is blockage of hair follicles and skin pores. It is also observed that stress, hormonal changes, especially during menstrual cycles and puberty, excessive stress, lack of hygiene, exposure to certain chemical compounds, some food, especially food containing a lot of oils, such as chocolate, cheese, etc.
Treatment of Acne
Acne usually causes not only psychological dissatisfaction, but also can leave a lot of scars on the skin. Because of this, treatment of acne should be applied. Nowadays pharmacologic industry provides the wide variety of creams, lotions, gels for the fight with acne. Topical treatment of acne can be based on bactericidals, antibiotics and retinoids. Despite the popular topical treatment of acne, some oral medicine and procedures, like dermabrasion, phototherapy or even surgery can be prescribed. Oral medicines for the treatment of acne are divided into same mane groups, including oral antibiotics and retinoids. Moreover, it is very important to keep individual hygiene. People should proper wash their skin with a purpose to remove bacteria and oils that can results in acne.
