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Acne vulgaris is a combination of of symptoms which include greasy skin, white heads, black heads, pimples, inflammation and if severe, even scar formation. Acne commonly affects young people aged 14 - 25, but can continue into adult life.
Most teenagers experience some minor degree of acne, with a change in body hormones and more oily skin due to sebum.
The surface of a skin pore can become blocked. You either see the surface black or white which gives rise to the terms 'blackheads' and 'whiteheads'.
Swollen skinpores get filled by bacteria usually P.acnes . This combination of increased sebum production and skin bugs cause the follicle around the hair to get inflammed, leading to a pimple. Pimples then burst and healing takes place.
However in more severe acne, the inflammation caused can reach deeper into the skin and lead to scarring which can be permanent.The male hormone, testosterone, (known as androgen) contributes towards skin changes. Female teenagers produce more testosterone through puberty.
Many causes are levelled as the explanation for acne vulgaris but they have not been fully tested in rigorous trials. In the meantime it is a question of avoiding any trigger for a flare up of pimples on the skin.
There is no convincing eveidence that foods which are high in fat content contributes to skin acne. Poor nutrition is of course not going to be good for a glowing skin complexion. Perspiring excessively and not washing or showering immediately has been shown to not increase the chances of developing back acne. Of course lack of hygiene will let natural skin oils and sweat accumulate and dead skin cells will cause blockage of pores soon enough !
Most cases of mild acne might disappear with daily washing routines and a course of antibiotics but severe acne goes deep into the skin. it should be given more serious medical attention than simple pustules or blackheads. Always speak to your doctor or healthcare provider about treatment for severe acne.
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It is not so much the right questions to ask rather than provide the doctor with your symptoms...as you see them.
Then he can target treatment better towards you. If it involves taking a course of oral antibiotics then you can ask about potential side effects etc.
Mild cases of acne usually clear with skin creams/ointments by drying out the spots. The antibiotics would be involved when that has not worked... or you are getting pimples elsewhere on your body as well as your face.
Obviously if someone thinks they may be pregnant...point that out.
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