Acne causes, treatments and misconceptions

By Dr.Munem Othman

Acne is a skin condition that arises when dead skin cells and oils clog hair follicles. Acne appears as pimples, whiteheads, or blackheads. Acne affects people of all ages, but teenagers are the most affected.

Although there are excellent acne treatments, acne can persist for a long time. Blisters and bumps take a long time to heal, and the more one fades, the more blisters appear.

Depending on the severity of the condition, acne can cause emotional stress and skin damage. The earlier you start treatment, the less likely you are to have such problems. This book will teach you about the causes of acne, how to treat it, and how to take care of your skin.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Munem Othman
• Release date: Apr 15, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201655785

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Introduction

While this guide aims to give you the information you need to combat acne, you should always check with your medical professional before beginning any acne treatment. Acne is a skin condition that arises when dead skin cells and oils clog hair follicles. Acne appears as pimples, whiteheads, or blackheads. Acne affects people of all ages, but teenagers are the most affected.

Although there are excellent acne treatments, acne can persist for a long time. Blisters and bumps take a long time to heal, and the more one fades, the more blisters appear.

Depending on the severity of the condition, acne can cause emotional stress and skin damage. The earlier you start treatment, the less likely you are to have such problems. This book will teach you about the causes of acne, how to treat it, and how to take care of your skin.

If you have any bad consequences as a result of the following information, contact your doctor immediately.

Chapter 1: What Is Acne?

What exactly is acne ? Sure, most of us are familiar with it since we've all had to deal with it at some time in our lives. But, just in case you need one, here's a quick one. Clogged pores, pimples, and lumps or cysts form on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms, and are referred to as acne. Acne is more frequent in adolescence, although it affects people of all ages, even individuals in their forties. Although none of the varieties of acne are life-threatening, the most severe cases can be disfiguring, leaving permanent scars in the afflicted regions.

Acne causes five types of physical changes in bodily tissues, known as lesions: comedo, papule, pimple, nodule, and cyst. These words also relate to the size or severity of pimples (also known as blackheads and whiteheads) on one end and nodules or cysts on the other.

Acne is more frequent among teens, especially those between the ages of 12 and 17, as previously stated. Acne usually clears up in your early twenties and can be treated with over-the-counter medications. Although acne affects both girls and boys equally, there are certain variances to be aware of. Due to hormonal and aesthetic changes, young males are more prone to develop severe and long-lasting acne, whereas women might develop recurrent or intermittent acne throughout maturity.

Now that we've covered the basics of