ACNE

Acne develops when pores or hair follicles become blocked with oil and dead skin cells.

Most people complain about acne on their face, but you can get acne anywhere on your body like includes your back, neck, buttocks, shoulders, and chest.

Grades of Acne and Their Symptoms

1. Whiteheads

Whiteheads are a type of acne where bumps develop underneath the skin’s surface. Different factors contribute to whiteheads, such as oily skin, hormones, puberty, and the use of cosmetics and moisturizers on your face.

2. Blackheads

Blackheads look similar to whiteheads. But instead of a white bump, blackhead pimples are black or dark. Exposure to air causes trapped oil inside the pore to turn black.

3. Inflammatory Papules

A papule forms when a pore or hair follicle becomes clogged with bacteria. This inflammatory response causes clusters of red, inflamed pimples along with Oil and dead skin cells also contribute to inflammatory papules.

4. Inflammatory Pustules

Pus composed of oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. These clusters of bumps are red, slightly larger, and sensitive to the touch.

5. Nodules

Nodular acne is a severe form of acne characterized by large, hard bumps underneath the skin’s surface. Nodules are painful and can cause permanent scarring.

6. Cyst

Cystic acne also develops deep underneath the skin, and it’s the worst form of acne, It occurs when a severe inflammatory reaction in your pores triggers boil-like, fluid-filled nodules.

10 Surprising Causes of Adult Acne:

1. Hairstyling Products That Touch Your Skin Can Contribute to Acne

2. Facial Hair Removal Can Lead to Acne in an Unexpected Way

3. Using wrong Skin-Care Products Can Aggravate Skin, Causing Acne

4. A Diet High in Processed Food and Refined Carbs May Lead to Acne

5. Stress

6. Excessive oily skin with clogged pores can cause acne.

7. Open pores.

Dos and Don’ts for Treating Teen Acne.

Dos:

Do Choose a Mild Cleanser and Warm Water, clean your face daily.

Do Moisturize Daily with Oil-Free and Noncomedogenic Products

Do Choose Non-Oily Hair Products.

Apply oil free sunscreens at last twice a day.

Don'ts:

Don’t Use Over-the-Counter Medication Alone to Treat Severe Acne

Don’t Ever Sleep with Your Makeup On

Don’t Pop or Pick at Your Pimples

Don’t Spend Too Much Time in the Sun Without Sunscreen