Acne is very common among teens. It usually improves after adolescence. Some women who never had acne growing up will have it as an adult, often right before their menstrual periods.
How do 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 despite having only a few pimples. The good news is that there are many good treatments that can help you get acne under control.
TYPES AND CAUSES OF ACNE
Acne begins when oil and dead skin cells clog the pores of the skin. If germs get into the pores, the result can be swelling, redness and pus.
For most people, acne starts during adolescence. This is due to hormonal changes which make the skin more oily (oilier) after puberty starts.
Using oil-based skin products or cosmetics may worsen acne. Use skin products that don't clog pores. It will say "noncomedogenic" on the label.
Acne can be hereditary. If one of your parents had severe acne, most likely you will have it.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of acne include whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. These can occur on the face, neck, shoulders, back, or chest. Pimples that are large and deep are called cystic lesions. These can be painful if they get infected. They also can scar the skin.
TYPES OF ACNE
ACNE VULGARIS OR CYSTIC ACNE
Acne vulgaris (or cystic acne) is a common human skin disease that is characterized by areas of skin with seborrhea (scaly red skin), comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules (pinheads), pustules (pimples), Nodules (large papules) and possibly scarring. It primarily affects the skin with the densest population of sebaceous follicles; these areas include the face, upper part of the chest and the back. Severe acne is inflammatory, but acne can also manifest in non-inflammatory forms. The lesions are caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units (structure consisting of hair, hair follicle, arrector pili muscle, and sebaceous gland) and changes that require androgen stimulation.
GRADES OF ACNE CONDITIONS
To know the degree of acne is an important step in treating it. All acne grades require different treatment methods. Understanding the degree of your acne can help you choose the course of treatment that will be most effective. It will help you choose the product. It will also help you decide if you can treat your acne at home or if you should consult your dermatologist.
Grade I
Grade I acne is the mildest form of acne. These are minor pimples which usually appear small, only very occasionally, and in small amounts (one or two). Blackheads and milia will be found, sometimes in large numbers, but there is no swelling of the Grade I acne. Grade I acne is common seen in early puberty, especially in the nose and / or forehead. Many adults also suffer from Grade I acne, as blackheads on the nose and forehead. Milia are usually visible in the eye area and chin.
This type of acne can be successfully treated at home with over-the-counter products containing salicylic acid. Results generally are seen quickly. Acne treatment while still in its early stages helps prevent acne from progressing, especially in teens. Grade I acne can progress through Grade II if left untreated.
Grade II
Grade II is considered moderate acne. There will be blackheads and milia, generally in greater numbers. You will begin to see more papules and formation of pustules in this stage. They seem to be more frequent, and the general breakout activity is less evident. Slight inflammation of the skin is now apparent.
In teens, you may see the acne progress from the nose and forehead to the other areas of the face. Acne can begin affecting the chest and shoulders, with occasional breakouts on the back, especially in men. Adult women may find greater breakout activity in the cheeks, chin, and jaw line area, especially before and during their menstrual cycle.
Grade II acne is still be treated at home using over-the-counter products. In addition to a salicylic acid, a benzoyl peroxide lotion should be used daily to help kill the bacteria that cause inflamed breakouts. However, if after a few weeks of your home treatment your acne does not significantly improve, it's time to see a dermatologist. Grade II acne can progress to Grade III, especially if pimples are habitually picked or squeezed.
Grade III
This type of acne is considered severe. The main difference between Grade II and Grade III acne is the amount of inflammation present. Now obviously, the skin becomes red and inflamed. Papules and pustules have developed in greater numbers and nodules will be present.
Grade III usually involves other parts of the body such as the neck, chest, shoulders and / or upper back and face. The possibility of scarring becomes higher as the infection spreads and becomes deeper. Oral medications should treat acne at this stage. Grade III acne is usually treated with both topical and systemic therapies available only by prescription. If left untreated, Grade III acne can progress to Grade IV.
Grade IV
The most severe form of acne, Grade IV is often referred to as nodulocystic or cystic acne. Skin shows many papules, pustules and nodules, in addition to cysts. There is a clear amount of inflammation and severe breakouts. Cystic acne is very painful.
Severity of acne usually extends over the face, and can affect the entire back, chest, shoulders and upper arms. The infection is deep and widespread. Almost all who suffer from cystic acne develops scarring.
Grade IV acne should be treated by a dermatologist. It tends difficult to control, and almost always requires strong systemic medications in addition to topical treatment
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