What is Acne and How to Treat It?
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What is Acne?
Acne is a skin condition that occurs in areas of the skin that are oily, and manifests itself as red spots, black or white dots. Acne can cause problems both aesthetically and health-wise. Therefore, acne treatment is important. As YND HEALTH, we have compiled the questions and treatment methods you are curious about acne.
What are the Symptoms of Acne?
- Blackheads: Black-colored dots that occur as a result of clogging of skin pores with oil and dirt.
- Whiteheads: White-colored dots that occur as a result of clogging of skin pores with oil and dirt, which do not come to the surface of the skin.
- Papules: Red-colored, inflamed bumps on the skin.
- Pustules: Yellow-colored, pus-filled bumps on the skin.
- Cysts: Large, pus-filled bumps under the skin.
- Nodules: Hard and painful bumps under the skin.
What Causes Acne?
Acne can be caused by many factors. The most important ones are the increased oil (sebum) production and hormonal changes in the skin during puberty. In addition, some diseases, some products applied to the skin, some drugs taken orally, stress, genetic predisposition, dietary habits and hygiene are also factors that can cause acne.
Why Should Acne Be Treated?
If left untreated, acne can leave permanent scars (scars) on the skin. These scars can have negative effects both in terms of appearance and psychology. Acne can also negatively affect one’s self-confidence and social relations. Therefore, acne treatment is important both for health and aesthetic reasons.
Who Can Have Acne Treatment?
Acne is a condition that can be seen in any age and skin type. Anyone who has acne problem can get rid of acne with a suitable treatment method.
How is Acne Treatment Done?
- Skin cleansing: The skin should be washed regularly with a suitable skin cleanser to remove oil and dirt that cause acne from the skin.
- Local applications: Products such as toner, gel, cream that are applied to the skin can be used to prevent or improve acne. These products usually have effects such as killing bacteria that cause acne, reducing oil production in the skin, relieving inflammation and redness in the skin.
- Peeling masks: Peeling masks can be applied from time to time to clean the dead skin cells, black and white dots on the skin surface. These masks also help to renew the skin and reduce acne scars.
- Light therapies: Light rays applied to the skin, such as blue, red or yellow, have effects such as killing bacteria that cause acne, reducing oil production in the skin, relieving inflammation and redness in the skin. Light therapies are usually used in combination with local applications.
- Oral treatments: In cases where adequate results are not obtained from local applications and light therapies, or in severe acne cases, oral antibiotics or vitamin A derivative drugs can be used. These drugs have effects such as reducing oil production in the skin, killing bacteria that cause acne, relieving inflammation and redness in the skin. These drugs should be used under the supervision of a doctor and for a certain period of time.
What to Pay Attention to in Acne Treatment?
- Skin cleansing should be done regularly and gently. Products that irritate or dry the skin should be avoided.
- Pimples should never be squeezed. Squeezing pimples increases the risk of inflammation, infection and scarring on the skin.
- Foods that trigger or increase acne should be avoided. These foods are usually oily, sugary, spicy or processed foods. Instead, plenty of water, vegetables, fruits, fiber-rich foods and omega-3 fatty acid-containing foods should be consumed.
- Stress is a factor that increases acne. Therefore, activities such as regular exercise, meditation, hobbies, sleep should be done to reduce stress.
- In acne treatment, the products and drugs recommended by the doctor should be used. Products or drugs that are not suitable or recommended by others should not be used on their own. Acne treatment requires patience and discipline. Immediate results should not be expected after starting treatment, treatment should be continued regularly.
