what is acne vulgaris?

Acne vulgaris, or acne, is a skin problem that starts when oil and dead skin cells clog up your pores. Some people call it blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or zits. When you have just a few red spots, or pimples, you have a mild form of acne. Severe acne can mean hundreds of pimples that can cover the face, neck, chest, and back. Or, it can be bigger, solid, red lumps that are painful (cysts).

Most young people get at least mild acne. It usually gets better after the teen years. But many adult women do have acne in the days before their menstrual periods.

How you feel about your acne may not be related to how bad it is. Some people with severe acne are not bothered by it. Others are embarrassed or upset even though they have only a few pimples.

The good news is that there are many good treatments that can help you get acne under control.

What causes acne?

Acne starts when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin's pores. If germs get into the pores, the result can be swelling, redness, and pus.

For most people, acne starts during the teen years. This is because hormone changes after puberty make the skin more oily.

You do not get acne from eating chocolate or greasy foods. But you can make it worse by using oily skin products that clog your pores.

Acne can run in families. If one of your parents had severe acne, you are more likely to have it.

What are the symptoms?

Broadly speaking acne lesions may be divided into,

1. Non inflammatory acne
2. Inflammatory acne

Non Inflammatory Acne

These are the earliest lesions and include white heads and blackheads.

WHITEHEADS (Closed Comedons)
BLACKHEADS (Open Comedons)

Blackheads are a common problem but mostly people do not know that what are the blackheads. These are also a form of acne that result when a pore is only partially blocked, allowing some of the trapped sebum (oil), bacteria, and dead skin cells to slowly drain to the surface. The black color is not caused by dirt and can not be washed away. Rather, it is a reaction of the skin's own pigment, melanin, reacting with the oxygen in the air. A blackhead tends to be a stable structure, and can often take a long time to clear. This is because the contents very slowly drain to the surface. Most people are wonder how can they get rid of blackheads. They may be surprised to know that like whiteheads, a blackhead may also heal itself by releasing its contents on the surface. However, new lesions may appear to take it's place.

Inflammatory Acne

When a non inflammatory lesion ruptures, this results in inflammatory acne. This rupture may occur randomly or as a result of squeezing or touching a comedone. It is therefore recommended to leave an acne prone skin untouched. These lesions can be of following types:

• Papules

• Pustules

• Nodules

• Cysts

• Macule

PAPULES

A papule is a small, red, tender bump or spot with no head, that occurs when there is a break in the follicular wall. As a result the bacteria, P.acnes that is a normal resident on skin even in people who don't have acne, rush inside the follicle. As the hair follicle gets clogged and sebum builds up P. acnes multiplies rapidly. In addition, it produces an enzyme that breaks down sebum into 'free fatty acid.' These free fatty acids cause inflammation, redness and swelling around the pus-formed area of the skin.

PUSTULES

A pustule is a larger, red and inflamed pus-filled spot that appears as a red circle with a white or yellow center. It forms several days later when white blood cells make their way to the surface of the skin. A pustule is similar to a whitehead, but is inflamed and may be tender.

NODULES

Nodules are deep lesions that appear as large, hard bumps under the skin's surface. These lesions are painful and may last for months. Any attempt to squeeze them may result in trauma to the skin and the lesion may persist for even a longer time. Even after healing scar will may be left. Nodules are more common in males, and if oozing of pus or bleeding starts, it may be very disfiguring. These may range from a few to many centimeters and may be remarkably deep with very small surface involvement.

CYSTS

Severe acne is characterized by nodules and cysts. An acne cyst is not like a true cyst as it is not lined by an epithelium. .This type of cyst is formed by the fusion of extensive deep lesions. Such a cyst is extremely unsightly and may last for several months. The healing occurs with permanent tethering of the skin.

MACULES

These are the late stage of resolving inflamed lesions. These are flat lesions, usually only few millimeters in size, which usually fade completely through various shades of red and brown. The macules are a problem in fair colored people in which they can last for several months.

SCARS

Scarring is a common problem occurring in 17% of patients. It is most often seen in those subjects with most severe deep inflammatory acne and in those with the longest history.

Acne Home Remedy

As a fact some acne sufferers are more happy to use over the counter treatments or prescription medications for pimples, there are many people who prefer to use natural acne remedies.The reason behind these preferances may be the thought that synthetic products are full of chemicals which may be harmful to the skin. People think that such products can irritate the skin, slow down the process of acne healing thus causing farther breakouts. On the other hand, most of the home remedies for pimples are believed to be sympathetic to the skin, these have a soothing effect and give facial skin a glow.

1. Aloe Juice and Lump

Aloe Plant is an excellent herbal acne remedy and also known as WONDER PLANT due to it's usage in medicines. It has been used for thousands of years, for many skin ailments, including acne in addition to eczema , dermatitis, psoriasis and others. Another benefit of aloe is that it can prevent scaring, fade marks and help heal acne spots. For acne treatment aloe plant can be used topically as well as orally.

Oral Intake of Aloe;For this purpose, use approximately one teaspoonful of Aloe Vera lump daily. Alternatively, aloe juice or aloe drinks can be taken. Such drinks are easily available in the market or aloe extract may be obtained at home.

Topical Use of Aloe This is a well known acne home remedy to apply aloe lump topically over the affected area. There are hundreds of brands available in the market as Aloe gels, Aloe Creams or Aloe lotions which are not very expensive and are easy to use. However, using fresh and raw Aloe extract is advisable and recommended.

2. Cucumber

Cucumber is being used for skin care all over the world. Either sliced or grated, when applied over the affected areas for fifteen to twenty minutes it has good results. Usually cucmber is used as natural remady for face acne. It's role in clearing acne is due to it's toning effect. Its regular use removes pimples and blackheads. Cucmber products are also available in the market as Cucumber creams and Cucumber lotions.

3. Mint and Coriander Juice

For the treatment of acne one teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is another effective home remedy, used for a long time. The mixture should be applied to the face or other acne areas after thoroughly washing, every night before retiring. Mint juice can also be used in a similar manner for treating pimples or blackheads. Mint herb may be grinded to form a mask which is than applied for twenty minutes.

4. Lemon Juice

Applying fresh lemon juice over skin for 2-3 minutes is one of the simple and old acne remedies which is beneficial if continuously used. Lemon juice is rich in citric acid, and exfoliate the skin very well. This helps to halt the growth of new acne lesions, as well as fading previous, non-active acne quicker.

5. Fenugreek

Fenugreek is another useful natural remedy for acne. A paste made of the leaves of this vegetable, is applied over the face every night before going to bed and washed with warm water in the morning. This is known to prevent pimples and blackheads. This can also be used for back acne or other body acnes.

6. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider or even regular plain vinegar can be very helpful for clearing up acne. It can kill off acne causing bacteria, balance skin's pH, and absorb extra oil from skin.
First clean and dry your skin than apply diluted vinegar (eight parts water to one part vinegar) directly to skin with a cotton ball, and leave it on. Rinse off after ten minutes.

7. Garlic in acne cure

Garlic is also one of the oldest home remedies for pimples. Gentlyub your acne areas with raw garlic several times a day. Garlic is known to have cured the toughest of acne problems. The external use of garlic helps to clear the acne scars, skin spots, pimples and boils. But the key point is gentleness, any harshness will even worsen the lesion. Acne can further be cured by eating three seeds of raw garlic once daily for a month.

8. Tomatoes

When pulp of raw tomatoes is applied over active acne lesions, it gives a soothing effect. However one thing must be kept in mind that while dealing with active acne lesions always be gentle, any scratching or squeezing may worsen the condition.

9. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a cheap and easily available remedy for acne. Regular use of coconut oil over a period of time helps to clear acne skin.

10. Baking soda

It is a very cheap cooking ingredient that most people have in their kitchens. This can be used as a great scrub to exfoliate the skin, thus removing dead skin that can eventually clog pores and lead to acne spots. For this purpose, mix a small amount of baking soda with some water to form a paste and gently massage this paste into your skin for ten to fifteen seconds. Then rinse the baking soda off, and pat your face dry with a clean towel.

11. Orange peel

Homemade Acne Treatment using Orange peel has been found very effective. Pound the orange peel with water on a piece of stone and apply to acne affected areas.

12. Mud Mask

Some people with oily skin may benefit clay or mud mask.

NATURAL ACNE CLEANSERS
 
1. ROSE WATER

Clean your face and other acne areas with rose water at least twice daily.

2 .BOILED MILK

Mix fresh lemon juice with some boiled milk and use as a cleanser 2-3 times a day.

3. SALTY WATER

Wash your face twice a day in warm salty water. This should leave your face oil free without aggravating the acne like soap.

Get Rid of Underground Pimples

WHAT TO KNOW:

1. They’re clogged pores filled with oil and dead skin that have become inflamed. They turn into cystic acne when the pore ruptures under the skin, causing the inflammation to spill out into the surrounding tissue. Your body forms a cyst around it to stop the inflammation from spreading further.
2. They look like red bumps on your face (similar to big bug bites). These pimples live underneath the skin’s surface—they don’t form whiteheads or blackheads, so they’re difficult to pop.
3. They require special care and can leave scars if left untreated—or if they are treated incorrectly (for example, if you push the infection even further below the skin’s surface by trying to squeeze it).

WHAT CAUSES THEM:

Hormones: Androgen hormones can overstimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands, which makes your body produce so much oil that it gets stuck in your pores and traps bacteria. The bacteria multiplies, causing the inflammation that starts a cystic pimple. You’re most likely to get this acne when these hormones surge: first during puberty, then a few days before each period. Androgens also fluctuate when you lose a lot of weight.
Stress: When you’re under pressure and your stress level rises, your body responds by producing cortisol, another hormone that overstimulates your oil glands.

PREVENT THEM:

Follow these blemish-fighting methods to help keep your skin free of underground pimples.
Clear-skin diet: Eat one serving daily of foods with vitamin B6 (one banana or a bowl of whole-grain cereal) to even out hormone levels; and beta-carotene (two medium carrots) to smoothen skin.
Cleanser: Use a salicylic acid or a deepcleansing wash twice a day to clear pores of oil and debris.
Oral medication: Ask your doc about tetracycline, an antibiotic that kills infection-causing bacteria, or Accutane, a drug that decreases the amount of oil your sebaceous glands produce.

Taseer herbal Treatment

There are a growing number of people who choose herbal acne treatments over traditional medications. However, it should be kept in mind that herbal treatments are not required to be clinically proven to work, and concerns of safety can be triggered. Therefore, the value of these treatments may be unknown or unverifiable. Herbal remedies are available in many forms including supplements, teas, and oils or creams that can be either applied topically to the skin or taken orally.

Taseer Herbal Treatment utilizes a strategy of purification and transformation in its treatment of acne. This proprietary blend of 100% all-natural herbs formulated according to the principles of Traditional Herbal Medicine was developed to effectively control acne and its symptoms by clearing heat and wind from the body, cleaning the endocrine system, detoxifying and cleaning the liver, relaxing the nervous system, and regulating hormone levels. You won't believe how it.

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• Dissolves black and white heads

• Removes dead skin cells

• Reduces the oiliness of the skin without dryness or flaking

• Prevents new acne from forming

• Kills bacteria that causes acne infection

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