Acne is the term for plugged pores (blackheads
and whiteheads), pimples, and even deeper lumps (cysts or
nodules) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders
and even the upper arms. Acne affects most teenagers to some
extent. However, the disease is not restricted to any age
group; adults in their 20s - even into their 40s - can get
acne. While not a life threatening condition, acne can be
upsetting and disfiguring. When severe, acne can lead to
serious and permanent scarring. Even less severe cases can
lead to scarring
Whiteheads:
result when a pore is completely blocked, trapping sebum
(oil), bacteria, and dead skin cells, causing a white
appearance on the surface. These types of acne lesions
sometimes seem to be begging to be popped. Care must be
taken if the pimples are squeezed to avoid damaging both
the skin and underlying tissue. Always make certain your
hands and face are clean and use gauze or tissues to
gently apply pressure to a white head near the surface of
the skin. Whiteheads will normally respond to treatment
faster than blackheads
Blackheads: develop when a pore is only
partially blocked, allowing some of the trapped sebum,
bacteria, and dead skin cells to slowly drain to the surface
of the skin. The black color is not caused by dirt but rather
it is due to the skin's own pigment, (melanin) reacting with
the oxygen in the air. A blackhead tends to be
non-inflammatory and stable often taking a long time to clear.
Papules: are small, red, tender bumps with no
head. Sometimes papules are referred to as "blind pimples".
Never squeeze a papule. Do not squeeze a papule since it will
only exacerbate the condition and lead to tissue damage and
possible scarring.
Nodules: represent a severe form of acne
vulgaris. Nodular acne consists of pimples which are much
larger (larger than papules), can be quite painful and can
last for months. Nodules appear as large, hard bumps under the
skin's surface. Absolutely do not attempt to squeeze such a
lesion; doing so may cause severe damage to the underlying
skin and the lesion may last for months longer than it
normally would. Scarring is common; therefore care must be
taken when treating nodular acne.
Cysts:
Cystic acne is also considered one of the most severe forms of
acne vulgaris. Cystic acne can appear similar to a nodule in
size, but is pus-filled, and routinely have a diameter of 5mm
or more across. Cysts originate deeper in the skin than
typical pimples. These inflammatory lesions can be painful and
commonly produce scarring. Treatment of existing cystic acne
followed by prevention of future acne is therefore necessary
to avoid scar formations and to help healing of those acne
scars that have already developed.
Opposite to a common belief squeezing an acne cyst may cause
an even deeper infection and more painful inflammation
spreading under the surface of the skin which will last much
longer and lead to the development of additional cysts.
Cystic Acne most often occurs during the adolescent as a most
severe manifestation of Teen Acne. In addition, Cystic Acne
may also affect adults as a part of Adult Acne and hormonal
acne or even Body Acne
Benefits
This unique acne treatment works
in several ways: Glow Up prevents the forming of new pimples,
whiteheads and blackheads and significantly improves symptoms
associated with Adult Acne,Cystic Acne, teen acneand Body Acne
AcnEase also reduces facial flushing and the incidence of
blepheritis (itchy gritty eyes) and gastric reflux
(heartburn), symptoms often associated with Rosacea
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