What is the very first thing that we notice when we
meet someone? Physical appereance, of course, more specifically, facial features.
This is why we must take care about our skin, so we would be more satisfied
with ourselves. If you are having some skin-related issues, no matter how much
you are trying not to care about what others may think about you, it sometimes
bothers you, because you may find yourself
unattractive, or with low self-confidence, due to the fact that you have,
perhaps, acne. Yes, they might be bothersome, and nuisance, but, fortunately,
they can be treated. And, you are not alone.
Causes
According to some studies, about 80 to 90 percent of
young people in Western world are affected by acne. In 2010., it seized 650
million people. And yet, science can not give straight answer to the
question:”What is the cause of acne?” On the other hand, there are several
factors that could contribute to appereance of this skin condition. In the
past, food was considered as one of the biggest reasons for manifestation of
acne, but this misconception has somewhat been proven false.
On the other hand, genetics is one of the reasons for
having this condition, but, inheritance of acne does not follows the classic
Mendelian pattern. Inheritance can skip generations, or be achieved from
relatives, not just direct ancestors. However, some new researches have shown a
link between specific type of bacteria, called Propionibacterium acnes, which
causes inflammation that leads to some more serious cases.
In spite of popular
opinion, dirty skin does not causes acne, in fact, scrubbing skin too hard, or
using chemically aggressive coditions, lotions or soap, can only irritate skin
and make things worse, leading to permanent scarring and marking. Eventually,
most scientist agree that acne are connected to hormones, which is the main
reason for its appereance during puberty,youth age, or menstrual cycle. For
this reason, acne are harder to treat, for example, during pregnancy, when
hormones are also on a rampage, because not all medical drugs can be used
without risk of permanent damage to fetus.
Acne can also appear, during menopause, or as a result of a Cushing
syndrome, which is outcome of abnormally high level of hormone called cortisol.
Consequences
If not
treated in time, or unprofessionally , acne can severely damage skin, and, in most cases the damage caused is permanent and
irreparable. Acne can leave scars, marks, dark spots, pigmentations, which are
noticeable. Apart from physical aspect, a lot more serious aspect are mental
issues, which can lead into depression, anxiety, low level of self-esteem, or,
in some extreme cases, even suicide.
Treatment
Treating
acne should be acquired exclusively from professional doctors and
dermatologists. Do not wait for acne to disappear by themselves, visit the
doctor as soon as you notice any escalation of condition. They will prescribe
adequate treatment and take care about you. Luckily, today, thanks to
scientifical progress, there are a lot ways for you to get rid of acne. Not all
of them include medications, especially those based upon benzoyl peroxide,
which is connected with appereance of cancer. In general, medical drugs with
each passing day are becoming more and more overcomed by new, painless and
modern ways.
Laser technique, for example, represents a cutting
edge of struggle of mankind to preserve its beauty. These therapies can also improve skin texture and
lessen the appearance of scars. It is completely safe, reliable, and accessible
anywhere in the world. If you find yourself on a holiday in Australia, for
example, and because of a hot weather, your acne got worse, you can find many specialised companies for acne treatment in Sydney.
