Acne is a skin disorder in which the hair follicles under the skin get blocked. Pores can get clogged with sebum and dead skin cells, resulting in lesions (often called pimples or blemishes). The foci are most commonly felt on the face, although they can also be felt on the back, chest, and shoulders.

Acne usually fades by the age of thirty for most individuals, but some people in their forties and fifties still suffer from this skin condition, which needs medical care and therapy.

What are its types?

The distinction of acne depends on its type, inflammatory or non-inflammatory. Red pimples characterize inflammatory acne with pus, which indicates inflammation. Non-inflammatory causes itching, either open or closed.

Cystic acne

Cystic acne is the most severe form of inflammatory acne due to the lesions that accompany it, its chronic nature, and the difficulty in treating it. It is accompanied by cysts or nodules, which often develop into scars that persist for years.

Pustular acne

This type of inflammatory acne is even characterized as aggressive. It is usually found on the face, back, chest, and in places with sebaceous glands. This acne manifests itself in the form of pimples and blisters and may leave scars.

Phage acne

A mild type of acne characterized by itching. There are closed and open eateries. The closed ones are a sign that the pores have not come in contact with the air and are white. On the other hand, the open pimples of acne, i.e., the black spots, appear when the pores have come in contact with the air. Itchy acne does not belong to the inflammatory types and is not so painful or annoying.

Rosacea

It is another type of inflammatory acne but with the difference that it is found mainly in adults and mainly affects the face, cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin, creating intense redness and vasodilation.

The profile of people suffering from rosacea is people over 40 years old and have light skin.

Hormonal acne

Often acne is caused or made more severe by sex hormone disorders, with hyperandrogenism with or without polycystic ovaries being more common. 

Elevated prolactin levels in the body can also cause acne.

Baby acne

Baby acne is a common harmless skin rash that affects healthy newborn babies. It appears to be more common in full-term infants than premature babies. Baby acne presents with red spots, mainly affecting the face and body. Rarely do blisters filled with pus or fluid appear. The rash may be temporary, and individual spots disappear within a few hours.

Acne must be treated promptly to avoid recurrence and scarring.

Acne is a sickness, not just a cosmetic issue, and can last for years. Even if you believe the problem is minor, you should contact a doctor, dermatologist, or hospital and get the required medical assistance. Proper therapy is a safe and long-term remedy. 

Phyto Flora is the ideal serum for dry, sensitive skin with acne.

Hemp seed which is balancing reduces the appearance of scarring and has been shown to reduce pathogenic bacteria while intensely hydrating the skin. Suitable for dry acne and cystic acne.

Come back next week for another blog with natural ways to treat your acne!