Why pimples (acne) appear and how to deal with them. You should not use decorative cosmetics if you have acne.

Rashes on the face are always a very unpleasant phenomenon at any age, which you want to get rid of as quickly as possible. It’s one thing when individual pimples pop up for obvious reasons (the day before you ate a lot of spicy food, menstruation, etc.) and soon go away on their own. A completely different situation arises when acne does not go away for a very long time, the foci of inflammation become larger and more painful. Then we are talking about acne on the face - a separate disease that requires long-term and serious treatment.

What it is?

From a medical point of view, acne is an inflammation of the skin that is not local and random, but extensive and chronic. The rash occurs at the site of the excretory ducts of the sebaceous glands, with which pathological changes occur. Hair follicles are also involved in this process.

It all starts with skin defects such as seborrhea, hypersecretion of sebum, hyperplasia of the sebaceous glands, etc. They lead to the formation of sebaceous-horn plugs, which partially or completely block the ducts of the glands. Externally they look like black dots.

The accumulation of subcutaneous fat leads to the development of infection. Bacteria are destroyed by the immune system, while pus accumulates under the epidermis and contributes to further spread throughout the face.

You need to understand what acne is and how it differs from local pimples that pop up from time to time. This is a protracted disease characterized by persistent symptoms that cannot be suppressed by concealing cosmetics. This requires a course of treatment - and not at home, but with medical intervention.

Origin of name. The term goes back to the ancient Greek word “ἀκμή”, which translates as “point, heat.” The pathology received this name because it is characterized by a painful and unpleasant period of exacerbation.

Causes

The causes of acne are not fully understood. Doctors make only assumptions based on observations and individual studies that continue to be conducted.

What factors can trigger the development of the disease? The most common ones include:

• , which activates the coccal flora, favorable for inflammatory reactions;
• hormonal imbalances: puberty is the cause of ordinary, juvenile acne; menstruation, menopause (due to lack of estradiol);
• stress, which activates the adrenal glands;
• heat, high humidity;
• genetic predisposition, heredity;
• facial cosmetics containing paraffin and lanolin;
• taking certain medications (most often with halogens: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, lithium, barbiturates);
• gastrointestinal diseases;
• demodicosis;
• uncontrolled, too frequent use of powder and foundation;
• lesions on the face through which infection penetrates the skin;
• polycystic ovary syndrome and Cushing's syndrome.

If we talk about the hormones that provoke this disease, they are testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone, dihydrotestosterone and insulin-like growth factor.

Through the pages of history. The term “acne” was first used in his writings by Aetius of Amid, physician to Justinian I (VI century).

Classification

Rashes and inflammations come in different shapes and sizes. In dermatological practice, they are divided into different types depending on the causes of their occurrence:

• androgenic - in men;
• hyperandrogenic - in women;
• bodybuilding;
• doping;
• adults;
• juvenile: comedonal (), papulopustular (), conglobate (spherical infectious), inverse (secondarily inflamed), fulminant, mechanical;
• solar (Favre-Rakucho disease), Mallorca acne (follicles that appear on the face in summer as a result of extreme ultraviolet irradiation);
• contact: cosmetic, chloracne;
• postmenopausal;
• premenstrual;
• testosterone-induced;
• tropical;
• radiation.

It is very difficult to independently determine which acne has affected your face. To identify the true causes, it is necessary to undergo examination and tests. And only after this will a final diagnosis be made and appropriate treatment prescribed.

Sometimes it happens. Acne is often diagnosed in bodybuilders. The reason is long-term use of anabolic steroids.

Analyzes

Acne is a disease that requires timely and serious treatment. Only temporary improvement is observed from the use of cosmetics and traditional methods. But as soon as you stop using them, the rashes will return with even greater force, because the root causes of the pathology, depending on which therapeutic methods are chosen, will not be eliminated. And in order to find out, you need to undergo certain tests, a referral for which is prescribed by a doctor.

Skin analysis

1. A scraping from the source of inflammation, which is performed by a dermatologist. This laboratory test detects at any stage of its manifestation.
2. Test for antibiotic sensitivity of pathogenic microorganisms. It is prescribed if antibiotic therapy does not have the desired effect. The only disadvantage of this analysis is that it takes a very long time to wait for the culture, and with acne, every passing day is precious.

As a rule, the scraping is done by the dermatologist himself on the first day of contacting him in order to immediately exclude or confirm the bacterial nature of the disease.

Hormonal tests

Hormone tests are very important at the stage of determining the causes of acne, since most often hormonal imbalance is the main culprit of the disease.

They are prescribed only in certain cases:

• age over 20 years;
• signs of hyperandrogenism in women - increased activity of male hormones;
• acanthosis nigricans (skin hyperpigmentation);
• irregular menstrual cycle;
• overweight.

Women take hormone tests for acne on certain days of the menstrual cycle (usually from 5 to 7). Laboratory studies should show the levels of LH, FSH, testosterone, progesterone, cortisol, estradiol, prolactin, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, dihydrotestosterone, thyroid hormones and globulin. From days 21 to 23 of the cycle, patients are retested for progesterone levels.

Ultrasound, x-ray

If hormonal tests reveal problems that could cause acne, an ultrasound is prescribed:

• pelvic organs (this study excludes or confirms the presence of tumors, polycystic ovary syndrome or inflammation of the appendages), usually performed from 5 to 7 days of the cycle;
• adrenal glands;
• genital organs (testicles, prostate) in men;

To exclude a tumor process in the adrenal glands and pituitary gland, an x-ray of the adrenal glands and the sella turcica (part of the brain) is taken. It is prescribed only if tests for hormones for acne show abnormalities.

Blood analysis

An important role in prescribing acne therapy is played by a biochemical blood test, which allows you to evaluate bilirubin, glucose, ALT (an indicator of impaired liver function), cholesterol, creatinine, urea, triglycerides, and alkaline phosphatase. It is able to identify many problems that may be the cause of the disease: chronic inflammation, intestinal or liver pathologies, damage to internal organs.

If any indicator shows deviations from the norm, a referral is given to the appropriate specialist, who, together with a dermatologist, will determine the nature of the therapeutic course.

On a note. In order for the tests to show more accurate results, it is not recommended to smoke or drink alcohol the day before, you need to get a good night's sleep, and it is better not to eat anything in the morning.

Stages of the disease

Depending on the stage of the disease, the following forms of acne are distinguished.

• Comedonal form

It is represented mainly by closed (black dots), which appear in large numbers on the chin, nasal wings, and forehead. Does not imply the development of inflammation.

• Papulopustular form

Here we can already observe the formation of not only closed comedones, but also open ones (pimples with purulent white caps at the top). In addition to them, papules also appear - bandless nodular formations that rise above the surface of the skin. And already on their basis pustules with purulent contents appear.

• Nodal form

It differs from the papulopustular form by the absence of ulcers, but by a huge number of nodular formations - pustules (when there are more than 25 of them on the face). There are also closed and open comedones.

• Conglobate form

This is the most severe form of the disease of all. It is characterized by the appearance of conglobate (spherical, draining) acne on the face. They connect with each other, forming very painful foci of inflammation. This stage usually ends with severe scarring of the skin.

The dermatologist selects a treatment method based on the degree of the disease and the results of the analysis.

This is interesting. Depending on age, acne appears on different parts of the face: in teenagers, the forehead and nose are most often affected, and in adults, the chin and jaw line are most often affected.

Treatment

You need to be prepared for the fact that acne treatment is a very long process and requires a certain amount of endurance. Based on the test results, doctors can prescribe various medications - injections, tablets, ointments or vitamins. Along the way, medical and cosmetic procedures are often recommended.

Medications

To eliminate the inflammatory process, antibiotic treatment is most often prescribed, which can kill microorganisms that cause decay under the skin.

Injections:

• antistaphylococcal gamma globulin, immunoglobulin - injections of the protein fraction;
• hormonal medications with estrogens (diethylstilbestrol, folliculin) by injection (tablets are ineffective), good in combination with Cyproterone;
• progestogens;
• Spironolactone (effective if the cause of acne is polycystic ovary syndrome);
• Cortisone.

Pills:

• antibiotics for oral use: macrolides (Azithromycin, Erythromycin), tetracyclines (Oxytetracycline, Minocycline, Limecycline, Doxycycline), Trimethoprim;
• preparations with zinc: Zincteral, Zincit.

Ointments and gels:

• topical antibiotics: Erythromycin, Clindamycin, Stiemycin, tetracycline series;
• salicylic acid 2-3% (external rubbing 2-3 times a day);
• zinc ointment for treating affected areas of the face, as well as other preparations for external use containing this trace element: Zinerit, Pyolysin;
• keratolytic and bactericidal preparations with benzoyl peroxide are effective only for mild forms of the disease (Baziron AS, Benzacne, Desquam, Proderm, Eclaran) - you need to be careful with them, since all these gels often cause excessive dryness of the skin, irritation and redness;
• Triclosan cream:
• zinc with: gels Curiosin and Regetsin;
• ointments and gels with azelaic acid help only with mild forms of acne: Azelik, Azix-Derm, Skinoklir, Skinoren, Acne Stop cream, Azogel.

Your doctor should determine which medications to treat acne in your case based on tests. You cannot make such decisions on your own.

Vitamins

Vitamins are often prescribed to treat acne, most often these are retinol preparations:

• retinol acetate () injections for 2 months;
• isotretinoin - a retinoid for oral use;
• omega-3 PUFAs in the form of dietary supplements (no more than 3 g per day);
• myo-inositol in tablets, capsules, powder;
• for external treatment you can use vitamin A derivatives: tretinoin, isotretinoin, tazarotene, adapalene, but they have one unpleasant side effect - with prolonged use they very irritate the skin of the face;
• gels with retinoids: Effezel (with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide), Klenzit (with adapalene), Isotrexin (with isotretinoin and the antibiotic erythromycin).

Gels for acne therapy with retinoids: Effezel, Klenzit, Isotrexin

As a maintenance therapy, you can take multivitamin complexes to strengthen the immune system and help the body cope with the invasion of harmful bacteria.

Cosmetical tools

Many people decide to treat acne at home, taking full responsibility for the upcoming consequences. Since taking medications without tests and a doctor’s prescription is very dangerous, the best thing you can come up with for this is to use cosmetics. However, you need to understand that they do not have a therapeutic effect. Even if they are purchased in pharmacies, they are aimed at eliminating symptoms, not root causes.

1. Avene - a French brand produces a Cleanance series, created specifically for problematic facial skin. Includes deep cleansing mask ($11), cleansing gel ($11), mattifying lotion ($13), emulsion ($15), sebum-regulating soothing cream ($14).
2. Kora is a Russian pharmacy cosmetics that also produces a line of products against acne on the face: Exfoliant - cream mask with fruit acids ($10), polishing scrub ($8), mousse with prebiotic ($5).
3. Uriage - French anti-acne treatments from the Hyseac series: soft gel ($16), exfoliating mask ($19), anti-comedone emulsion ($20).
4. Lumene - cosmetics from Finland: Deep-cleansing gel wash ($6), Pore-tightening toner ($6), Deep-cleansing peat mask ($5).
5. Mizon is a Korean brand that has special masks and creams with snail extract that do an excellent job with acne on the face. For example, Black Snail All In One Cream for $15 or Push Out Volcanic Gommage for $13.
6. is an Israeli medicinal cosmetics company that produces the Comodex and Bio Phyto lines, the main purpose of which is to combat rashes. The cost of anti-inflammatory gels, masks and creams ranges from $15 to $20.

We remind you once again that even the most expensive medicinal cosmetics are not able to cure acne - they only temporarily reduce the severity of the symptoms of the disease.

Keep in mind. The full course of acne treatment can last from 6 to 12 months.

Salon treatments

Some salon procedures are not only cosmetic, but also therapeutic in nature. For example, for acne, a dermatologist can prescribe laser treatment, which today is considered one of the most effective methods against this disease. For an integrated approach, other methods can be used.

• Mesotherapy

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, immunostimulating effect on acne-inflamed skin. After injections of a water-soluble antibiotic, the work of the sebaceous glands is normalized and inflammation is relieved. Injections of vasoactive drugs eliminate bacteria and toxins, preventing the appearance of new acne. The therapeutic effect is consolidated with immunomodulating cocktails.

• Plasmolifting

Plasmolifting also helps to get rid of acne - the introduction of the patient’s own blood plasma into problem areas, and in advance enriched with his own platelets. Such injections trigger the process of cell division and renewal. The synthesis of collagen and elastin fibers is accelerated. Intercellular metabolism in tissues is activated and local immunity is strengthened. As a result, the activity of the sebaceous glands is normalized, acne disappears, and the skin becomes smooth and beautiful.

• UV irradiation

Performed for acne for superficial exfoliation. But recently, more and more often in scientific circles, there is an opinion that ultraviolet radiation in some cases can be comedogenic, and in large dosages it sharply reduces local immune defense, which ultimately leads to a worsening of acne. Therefore, the issue of treating acne with ultraviolet radiation is decided on a purely individual basis.

• Cryotherapy

Your doctor may recommend treating acne with liquid nitrogen. For this purpose it is used. Dosed application of cold to problem areas accelerates blood circulation, dilates blood vessels, accelerates scar healing and tissue regeneration.

• Diathermocoagulation

Electric current is also used to treat acne in salons. To cauterize inflammatory nodes, electrodes are used - needles of various sections, spatulas, loops, hooks, etc. The current strength does not exceed 2-3 mA. The procedure is not very pleasant: after treatment, the affected area becomes grayish-dirty and even black. The necrotic crust is then excised with surgical scissors, the edges are aligned with an electrode, smoothing them with healthy skin.

• Exfoliation

It can be carried out using a liquid scrub, abrasive materials, chemical solutions: for example, salicylic and glycolic acids, which remove the top layer of the epidermis along with acne.

• Laser

Inflammatory lesions are locally sterilized with a neodymium laser. The beam penetrates the skin to about 0.4 cm - it is at this depth that the sebaceous glands are located, the functioning of which must be normalized.

Why is laser therapy so popular in the treatment of acne? It is painless and does not cause discomfort. The effect is noticeable after the first procedure. The skin is practically not injured. The rehabilitation period is very short. Side effects after laser acne treatment are very rare.

In the future, genetic methods are being developed to successfully treat acne. Scientists are actively searching for the genes responsible for this disease. There are also plans to use phages that destroy bacteria.

Other methods

In some cases, the doctor may prescribe the following procedures:

• autohemotherapy - blood transfusion;
• surgical removal: the acne is opened, disincrustation is carried out - the fatty core of the acne is pulled out by vacuum or galvanization.

All these methods of treatment in some cases turn out to be effective, and sometimes completely useless. This is explained by the fact that the etiology of the disease has not yet been fully studied. Discoveries in this area are yet to come. Therefore, even the dermatologist prescribing therapy cannot predict the prognosis of recovery.

How was it treated before? In ancient Rome, acne was treated with mineral water baths. In the 1800s, sulfur was used for this. At the beginning of the 20th century, benzoyl peroxide and laxatives began to be used in the treatment of acne. It was only in the mid-twentieth century that antibiotics were included in treatment.

Folk remedies

Some people are afraid to go to the hospital or don’t want to take medications. Many people also have complaints about cosmetics: they are expensive, they contain too many synthetic components.

And if the manifestations of acne are not yet so pronounced, there is nothing left to do but use folk remedies that are prepared at home from available raw materials.

• Protein + aloe

Beat chicken protein and 20 ml of aloe juice until foamy. Action time - 15 minutes.

• Apple + horseradish

Mix horseradish root puree and peeled green apple in equal proportions. Keep on your face for at least an hour.

• Mumiyo + honey

Dissolve 2 grams of mumiyo in 5 ml of clean water, add 10 ml of honey. Leave on face for 20 minutes.

• Indian mixture

Grate ginger root (50 g), add lemon juice (20 ml), 20 g of eucalyptus honey. Drink the mixture orally in small portions throughout the day for 10 days.

• Herbs

1. Lubricate inflammation with plantain juice twice a day. To prepare it, pass the leaves through a meat grinder and squeeze.
2. Turn wormwood greens into a paste and make a mask from it for areas of inflammation.
3. Mix 10 grams of cornflower flowers, horsetail, 20 grams of eucalyptus. Steam 500 ml of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes in a steam bath. Take the decoction warm, 100 ml 3 times a day.
4. Pour 20 grams of calendula inflorescences into 500 ml of boiling water and leave for an hour. Use the infusion for washing, you can wipe the rashes on your face several times a day or make compresses with lotions.
5. Drink nettle infusion 2 times a day: 2 tablespoons poured into a glass of boiling water. The course of treatment is 10-14 days.

• Furacilin solution

Mix 2 tablespoons of chamomile and calendula flowers. Brew 500 ml of boiling water. Leave for an hour. Dilute 3 crushed furatsilin tablets in the resulting infusion. Apply this mixture only to problem areas of the face at night and rinse off in the morning.

• Beer foam

Lubricate your face with beer foam every day for 2 weeks.

The advantage of these recipes is their naturalness. But, unlike medications, folk remedies will not cure completely. They will only smooth out the clinical picture of the disease. And they will be much less effective than cosmetics.

Marvelous. It's not just poor hygiene that can cause acne. Often their occurrence is due to the opposite effects - too frequent washing, constant scrubbing and abuse of antibacterial agents.

A few useful tips from dermatologists will help you get rid of acne. They are associated mainly with nutrition and care for diseased skin. If you follow them and undergo a course of treatment at the same time, your recovery will be faster.

Nutrition

In order for the symptoms of the disease to become less pronounced, a special diet is needed that excludes harmful foods from the diet. Toxins and waste will not accumulate in the body and be carried by blood to the tissues, worsening the condition of the skin.

Prohibited products:

• alcohol;
• White bread;
• bakery;
• carbonated drinks;
• smoked meats;
• coffee;
• strong tea;
• mayonnaise;
• oils;
• spicy food;
• salty dishes;
• refractory fats;
• fast food.

• ginger;
• porridge: buckwheat, barley;
• low fat fermented milk products;
• lemons;
• honey (in small quantities);
• lean meat;
• vegetables;
• nuts;
• wheat, bran;
• fish;
• flax seeds;
• dried fruits;
• fruits (except bananas);
• garlic.

Suitable diets:

• fermented milk;
• on porridge;
• fruit;
• regular fasting days.

Proper nutrition is the key to a quick recovery.

Skin care

1. Replace soap when washing with foam containing zinc.
2. Use daily, have a light texture and do not block pores.
3. Use it as little as possible and don't sleep with it on your face.
4. Never squeeze out any rashes on your face yourself.
5. Apply.
6. Be careful with peelings: they should be as gentle and soft as possible.
7. To care for problem skin, use only a specialized one for the face.
8. Apply any product with clean hands, as sponges and brushes are breeding grounds for bacteria.

These tips will help you effectively fight acne on your face against the background of complex therapy prescribed by doctors.

Research. Scientists have found that acne as a disease is completely absent among residents of Kitavan Island (Papua New Guinea) and the Aishe tribe (Paraguay). This is believed to be due to a diet that is free of refined sugar and industrially processed foods.

Complications

Acne can have the most unpleasant consequences, both in the absence of treatment and after a course of therapy if it was started too late.

Among the complications that will require additional measures, the most common are bluish-pink scars, which further provoke the formation of post-acne, which can be the following:

• ice pick (translated as “ice pick”): very deep pits, reminiscent of a hole after the edge of a knife, are most typical for post-acne;
• boxed scar (closed): angular scars, usually localized on the temples or cheeks, are superficial and deep, reminiscent of chickenpox scars;
• rolling scar (moving): with these scars, the skin texture becomes very uneven and wavy;
• hypertrophic scar (hypertrophic): keloid scars characterized by the proliferation of connective tissue.

One of the most unpleasant consequences is the spread of the rash throughout the body. Very often the back and upper chest and décolleté area are affected.

On a note. If acne is caused by a hormonal surge, a dermatologist alone will not be able to handle it. A gynecologist and an endocrinologist should also participate in prescribing treatment.

Prevention

In order not to encounter this disease, prevention should be carried out from adolescence, which is primarily aimed at treating seborrhea and normalizing the sebaceous glands.

It includes activities such as:

• proper nutrition, appropriate diets;
• external use of zinc cosmetics for the face;
• regular consultations with a dermatologist;
• dosed sunbathing, face creams with powerful ultraviolet filters;
• constant access to fresh air;
• physical activity.

To fight acne successfully, you don’t need to treat these rashes like ordinary pimples. You need to understand that if the foci of inflammation do not decrease, and the measures taken independently remain ineffective, this is a disease that requires diagnosis and treatment. At home, without the help of specialists, it is almost impossible to cope with it. Cosmetics and folk remedies can only perform auxiliary functions in addition to the main therapeutic course.

A nuisance like acne can ruin your mood even on the sunniest day. Pimples, blackheads (comedones), purulent abscesses and even potholes on the skin are all signs of the disease.

It turns out that not only teenagers, but also 80% of older people face the problem of acne!

There are still a lot of myths about the occurrence and treatment of acne. Many people do not know either the causes of the disease or effective methods of treating it. Maybe heredity is to blame? Or are rashes triggered by fatty foods? Let's figure it out.

Rumor 1: Acne runs in families

Is it true. Yes, indeed, if your parents suffered from this problem, then you will most likely receive such a “gift” from them.

Rumor 2: Acne appears due to lack of intimacy or physical activity.

Myth. There is no scientific evidence of this fact. Neither the lack of regular sex life nor a sedentary lifestyle has any effect on the quality of your skin.

There is an opinion that playing sports helps fight stress, and this in some (not all) cases can improve the appearance of the skin.

Rumor 3: Fatty foods and chocolate cause acne

Myth. Moreover, this is one of the most common misconceptions! In fact, there is no single product that can “cause” acne.

Rumor 4. You can get rid of acne with cleansing and drying medications.

ANOTHER myth. Advertising and the media impose a lot of “miracle remedies” that should, as if by waving a magic wand, solve the problem. Alas, drying and cleansing preparations will only temporarily give the effect of “clean” skin, but will not get rid of rashes.

It turns out that these products not only do not treat acne, but also harm the skin! Ingredients in lotions, gels and other “things” that supposedly cure the problem actually dry out the skin and upset the natural balance of sebum production.

As a result, the sebaceous glands begin to work EVEN more actively, and acne worsens!

Advice: choose gentle cleansers. They will remove impurities and open the pores - and then the natural, independent renewal of the skin will begin.

Rumor 5: Sun exposure affects acne

Is it true. This is true - the sun leaves “spots” and increases the pigmentation of problem skin.

If there is an inflamed area on the skin, it is better to avoid prolonged contact with the sun. Otherwise, the ultraviolet rays will “hit” directly on the “target”, and pigment spots will remain on the skin.

Advice: In summer, use a special cream with sunscreen filters and, if possible, avoid prolonged contact with the sun.

Rumor 6: Washing your face frequently will help prevent acne.

Myth. Frequent washing (especially with the use of aggressive acne products) only dries out the skin. This doesn't solve the problem.

It is forbidden wash your face more than 2 times a day so that the disease does not worsen.

Rumor 7: Acne disappears after adolescence

Myth. Many people face this problem after the age of 18. Acne can worsen throughout life if left untreated.

Advice: If you are suffering from pimples and acne, consult a specialist. Only a doctor can prescribe proper treatment!

Rumor 8. Stress influences the appearance of acne

Is it true. Due to stress and anxiety, the body's immune system is weakened, and this is reflected in the appearance of your skin.

Rumor 9: If your skin is oily or acne-prone, you shouldn't use moisturizer.

Myth. Moisturizers have no effect on acne.

Advice: Choose a product that regulates sebum production and soothes inflamed skin. This will only help you cure the disease.

Rumor 10. Acne is more common in women than in men.

Myth. Both men and women are equally susceptible to the disease.

Rumor 11. Hair styling products influence the appearance of acne

Is it true! It turns out that if you often use alcohol or fat-based styling products, the disease worsens. The thing is that the scalp is close to the face, and harmful components are quickly absorbed. A couple of months of daily use of hair styling products - and acne is clearly noticeable on the face, especially on the forehead.

Rumor 12. To prevent pimples from appearing again, they must be squeezed out

Myth. You can't squeeze anything on your face! Mechanical unprofessional impact can not only aggravate the problem, but also lead to the appearance of a scar. Do we need it?

Advice: Use gentle scrubs to gently cleanse your skin.

How to fight acne?

In addition to the advice to contact a specialist, we will share with you three effective folk methods.

1. To get rid of acne, drink a glass of fresh carrot or cucumber juice daily.
2. Boil two tablespoons of oatmeal with a little water. Apply the cooled mixture to your face for 10 minutes and rinse with water at room temperature. The procedure should be done twice a week.
3. Prepare a decoction of basil and wipe your face with it twice a day. To do this, you need to throw 3 tablespoons of dry basil into boiling water and boil it for 10-15 minutes.

It is believed that teenagers are most susceptible to skin inflammation and the appearance of pimples (acne). In fact, adolescence is only one of the risk factors for acne. Acne can appear at almost any age, and the skin of the face is not the only place that can be affected by acne.

Why do acne appear, and what methods exist to combat this skin disease? How to quickly and effectively get rid of acne, and how to properly prevent acne?

What is acne?

The word "acne" comes from the ancient Greek language. Literally translated, it means “flourishing” or “height”. In another interpretation, this word is translated as “tearing the skin.” Doctors characterize acne as an inflammatory skin disease associated with changes in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Acne has several forms, ranging from a small number of comedones (blackheads) or pimples without inflammation, ending with a complex stage when inflamed ulcers and even cysts appear along with comedones. As a rule, the rash appears on the chin and cheeks, but areas of the largest accumulation of sebaceous glands can also be affected - this is the upper back and chest.

Acne can appear in adolescence and continue until a person reaches their thirties. To one degree or another, the rash can appear periodically up to 40 years of age. Moreover, according to medical statistics, women are more susceptible to acne.

How is a comedone formed?

A pimple appears where the sebaceous gland comes to the surface of the skin. As a rule, this happens if the “exit” of the gland is blocked by keratinized skin particles or dust, dirt, and so on. The sebum of a healthy person contains a certain amount of bacteria, which in healthy skin are excreted along with sweat and fat. Having no way out, bacteria begin to actively multiply in the sebaceous duct. All this causes redness, inflammation and tearing of the skin.

Why does acne appear?

Despite the developed branch of medicine, modern doctors cannot determine one, the main factor on which the appearance of acne could be “attributed”. Hormonal activity has long been considered one of the main causes of acne. Scientists later found that moisture retention in the skin as a result of narrowing of the sebaceous gland ducts can also lead to acne.

Among the causes of acne:

• heredity
• adolescence
• hormonal imbalance
• gastrointestinal diseases
• use of certain medications, including antibiotics
• insufficient cleansing of the skin from dead cells
• overactivity of the sebaceous glands

In order to effectively get rid of the rash, you need to be clearly sure of the exact reason for the acne. If acne does not go away for a long time, it is better to contact an experienced dermatologist who will conduct examinations and determine the cause.

How to deal with acne?

If acne is not yet too advanced, then it is quite possible to get rid of it with the help of specially developed products - lotions, ointments, creams, and so on. Choose products that contain salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, sulfur or resorcinol. Such semi-medicinal preparations have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, which will speed up the healing process of the skin.

In the fight against acne, proper cleansing of the affected areas of the skin is important. Despite the fact that acne is most often characteristic of oily skin types, overdrying the epidermis is also harmful. Choose care products with optimal PH. A product that is too greasy can be just as harmful to acne-prone skin. If you cleanse your skin with a scrub, you must do this extremely delicately, otherwise the wounds may become infected. If comedones or pimples continue to bother you for a long time, it is extremely important to use suitable cosmetics (both decorative and caring) that do not clog pores. To do this, look for the “non-comedogenic” label on labels. Use masks that eliminate excess oily skin, but not too aggressive.

Homemade acne masks

Regular aspirin works well against acne. To prepare the mask, heat half a teaspoon of water, honey and jojoba oil in a water bath. Add two aspirin tablets, crushed into powder, to this mixture. Apply the product to previously cleansed and well-steamed skin. Rinse off with cool water after about 15 minutes. Important! Before using the mask, make sure that you are not allergic to aspirin.

The cleansing mask is prepared from white cosmetic clay, milk and talc. Mix all ingredients in equal proportions (about a teaspoon). Add more milk if the mixture seems too thick. This mask “pulls out” all impurities from the glands and also has an antibacterial effect. Apply this mixture on your face for about 20 minutes and then remove it with a tissue.

Never try to squeeze pimples or get rid of them in any other physical way. Avoid the habit of touching your face with your hands, especially while working at the computer, to avoid further contaminating the affected areas. In addition to cosmetic methods that help cure acne, it is necessary to take care of the condition of the internal systems of the body. After all, everything that happens in our body is invariably reflected on the face.

Proper nutrition for acne

Acne is often the result of pollution in the body. If you want to get rid of acne for a long time, reconsider your diet towards fresh vegetables. Instead of fried food, at least temporarily switch to steamed or boiled food. Avoid heavy foods that take a long time and are difficult to digest (meat, dairy products), as well as large amounts of industrially prepared sweets and fast food.

Give preference to products that improve your skin and make it more elastic. First of all, these are citrus fruits (as well as bell peppers, cauliflower and potatoes), rich in vitamin C, which improves collagen synthesis. Leafy vegetables, almonds and peanuts (raw) provide the body with vitamin E, which not only improves the skin, but also strengthens the immune system. Another element that has a positive effect on skin condition is vitamin A. It is found in vegetables and fruits that are yellow, orange and red.

During the period of acne treatment, it is important to structure your diet in such a way that it contains a minimum of fast carbohydrates. These substances increase insulin levels, which leads to increased hormone production. Namely, this contributes to the fact that the sebaceous glands produce more and more sebum.

Exacerbation of acne can occur under the influence of excessive consumption of alcohol, as well as coffee, since in this case the liver is overloaded, which significantly inhibits the elimination of toxins. But drinking a sufficient amount of liquid per day will not only help remove harmful substances faster, but also moisturize the skin well, which promotes its rapid healing.

Acne prevention

Acne is not only a blow to self-esteem and constant self-doubt. The fact is that acne can leave rough scars, age spots and even scars on the skin that do not disappear for many years. That is why it is highly advisable to implement some preventive measures that will help keep your skin healthy and clean.

Try to deal with stress, because when stressed, the body produces a large amount of the hormone cortisol, which provokes the appearance of acne. Don't forget to spend more time outdoors and exercise. This saturates the cells with oxygen and promotes normal digestion. A healthy and active lifestyle will not only help get rid of acne, but also prevent the appearance of acne in the future.

How to get rid of acne on the face: quick treatment at home

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Tired of fighting acne? Are you doing everything possible, but acne still continues to appear on your face, disfiguring it and making life unbearable? Want to know the causes of this skin condition and effective home remedies? Then read this article carefully.

What information will you find out:

Causes of acne

foods high in fat and carbohydrates cause acne

Acne is the name given to acne caused by chronic inflammatory and infectious processes occurring in the sebaceous glands against the background of seborrhea (increased production of sebum).

Acne can be caused by:

• hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands;
• microorganisms entering the pores;
• hormonal and hereditary factors;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• use of steroid and hormonal drugs;
• insufficient or improper skin care;
• accumulation of keratinized cells on the surface of the epidermis;
• frequent stress and nervous shock;
• damage to the integrity of the skin, accompanied by inflammatory processes;
• disease with demodicosis;
• use of drugs containing barbiturates and halogens;
• foods high in fat and carbohydrates.

Acne treatment methods

To choose the right treatment method, you should determine the severity of acne, which can be:

• mild – characterized by the presence of less than 10 rashes (closed or open acne) without signs of inflammation;
• medium - with the presence of 10 - 40 acne lesions on the surface of the skin;
• severe - with 40 or more acne, with obvious signs of inflammation and purulent contents.

Mild acne is treated with external therapy, that is, gels, ointments, creams containing active ingredients that normalize the secretion of sebum, relieve inflammation and prevent the formation of acne. Similar agents are: azelaic acid, tretionin, benzoyl peroxide and others.

Treatment of moderate and severe forms of acne consists of an integrated approach - the use of external formulations and medications used internally. In most cases, tetracycline antibiotics are prescribed. If hormonal imbalances are detected, it is recommended to use individually selected (after a series of tests) sex hormones.

In a beauty salon or beauty salon, deep cleaning, mechanical resurfacing, chemical peeling, laser and cryotherapy procedures can be prescribed, which cost a lot of money and require time.

When caring for such problematic skin, you need to consider the following points:

• wash your skin with soap and water twice a day with cool, soft water (boiled or filtered);
• avoid using cosmetics and care products containing high amounts of fat, as well as petroleum jelly, lanolin, spermaceti;
• Before applying homemade masks, compresses, lotions, be sure to cleanse the skin of daytime dirt and cosmetics;
• Before applying each new composition to the face, it is necessary to test for an allergic reaction to avoid redness and itching;
• for convenient application of masks on the face, use cotton pads or synthetic soft brushes, which must be thoroughly washed in soapy water and dried each time after use;
• leave the masks on your face for at least 20 minutes, rinse with cool water and gently wipe with a disposable paper towel;
• masks are not applied to the areas around the eyes and lips;
• Do not squeeze out acne under any circumstances, so as not to provoke the formation of extensive conglomerates that disfigure the face, leaving behind scars.

Homemade recipes for getting rid of acne

Before starting to use such products, it is necessary to consult an endocrinologist and dermatologist in order to carry out comprehensive treatment, which will be supplemented with effective homemade natural masks that help get rid of acne along with taking medications.

With bran and baking soda

You will need to grind a glass of rye bran in a meat grinder or coffee grinder, add a teaspoon of baking soda to the mixture and mix everything very thoroughly. Before applying the mask, dilute part of the mixture with cool water to a thick, mushy consistency and apply to the skin. It is recommended to wash off this composition with water in which a pinch of baking soda is dissolved.

Coniferous lotion based on chamomile and plantain

Pine or spruce needles (fresh) in the amount of 2 tablespoons are mixed with 3 leaves of chopped fresh plantain (if you take dry leaves, then 2 tablespoons are enough), as well as with dried chamomile and calendula flowers (a tablespoon each). Mix all components well, pour in ½ liter of boiling water, cover with a lid and leave until the mixture cools completely. After straining and adding 500 milliliters of vodka, you will receive an effective lotion for cleansing affected facial skin, which is best used in the evening.

Compress with calendula and honey

This compress will need to be applied morning and evening on cleansed skin.

In a glass of warm water, you need to dissolve honey (2 teaspoons) and the same amount of calendula alcohol tincture (sold at the pharmacy). Take a piece of gauze or cotton pads, moisten them with the prepared infusion and apply to the inflamed areas with acne. This compress will need to be applied morning and evening on cleansed skin.

Ice cubes from herbal infusion

Prepared from a decoction of the herbs chamomile, calendula, St. John's wort, celandine, and string, they perfectly disinfect, narrow enlarged pores, and regulate sebum production.

Beer foam mask

You will need its foam, which is evenly applied to the skin of the face

You will have to buy 0.5 liters of “live” beer sold on tap. You will need its foam, which is evenly applied to the skin of the face and maintained for the time allotted for the mask to work.

From apple and horseradish root

In equal parts, take sour apple and horseradish root crushed into a pulp, mix them and apply to acne-affected areas of the skin, rinse with warm water. It is recommended to apply this product every day at night until the defect disappears.

Rubs with pumpkin

These wipes will give your face a beautiful tan.

Before the procedure, cut off a thin piece of raw pumpkin and wipe the skin of the face with it to saturate the epidermis with vitamins and microelements necessary for its healing and disinfection. By the way, these rubs will give your face a beautiful tan.

White Lily Lotion

If you have the opportunity to get lily flowers, you can prepare a healing lotion that gives the skin a healthy color, cleanses, tones and gets rid of many defects. Fresh lily flowers are placed in a glass bottle, filled with 0.5 liter of vodka and left for 2 weeks in a dark, cool place, after which they are used by wiping the skin in the evening.

Mask with mumiyo and honey

Mumiyo, taken in an amount of 5 grams, is dissolved in a teaspoon of boiled water, honey (a teaspoon) melted in a water bath is added and everything is mixed until smooth. Wash off the composition with warm water that has gone through the boiling process.

Clay based masks

It is best to choose clay that is black, white, yellow, blue, red.

Masks based on natural clay perfectly mattify, normalize sebum production, cleanse, tone, relieve inflammation, fill with all the necessary mineral components, and even out the tone and surface of the skin. It is best to choose clay that is black, white, yellow, blue, or red.

From white

1. A teaspoon of white clay powder is mixed with ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and diluted with warm water to the consistency of thick sour cream. Apply this mask only to areas with acne.
2. A tablespoon of white clay is combined with 3 drops of essential oil of tea tree, rosemary or lavender, and 3 drops of lemon juice and water are added until a thick, creamy mixture is formed. It is recommended to steam your face over a herbal decoction and apply this mask to damp skin. Wash off first with warm and then cool water.
3. If your skin is sensitive, you can dilute the white clay powder with chamomile decoction until the mixture becomes thick and apply this composition to your facial skin.

1. The prepared infusion of the herb (a tablespoon of herb in a glass of boiling water, leave for an hour) is used to dilute the black clay powder to a mushy state.
2. Fresh cucumber is made into a fine paste (grated or crushed in a blender). Black clay powder is diluted with warm boiled water until it becomes sour cream and cucumber mass is added.
3. For dry skin with acne: powdered black clay is mixed with high-quality fatty sour cream in equal proportions. If the mixture is too thick, you can dilute it with a tablespoon of milk.

From yellow, which has a high adsorbing and drying effect

1. The prepared calendula infusion is diluted with yellow clay powder to a thick mass and applied to the skin of the face.
2. To moisturize and cleanse the skin, take a teaspoon of low-fat sour cream, raw egg yolk and yellow clay powder, diluted with water until thick, mix everything well until smooth and apply the composition to the face.
3. A mask consisting of yellow clay diluted with rosehip decoction with the addition of 3 drops of wheat germ oil is applied to pre-steamed skin.

From blue

1. A tablespoon of blue clay powder is combined with the same amount of olive oil and a teaspoon of honey, the composition is infused for an hour, and then applied to the face.
2. Blue clay, mixed with milk until creamy, perfectly moisturizes and exfoliates the keratinized cell layer, promotes deep cleansing and regeneration.

From red clay for sensitive skin to deep cleanse and improve blood circulation

1. Two tablespoons of red powdered clay are mixed with milk in equal proportions and 2 tablespoons of aloe juice are added. After mixing, the mass is ready for use.
2. Combine raw chicken egg yolk with olive oil and red clay (1:1 ratio), add 3 drops of orange essential oil.
3. Red clay powder in an amount of 50 grams is mixed with 75 milliliters of rose water, add 2 drops of chamomile and rose essential oils and mix the mixture well until smooth.

Aspirin-based masks

Masks based on aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) deeply cleanse, relieve inflammation, disinfect, and have a whitening and exfoliating effect.

• For very oily skin

Acetylsalicylic acid tablets purchased at the pharmacy are ground to a powder in a mortar and lemon juice is added dropwise to turn the mass into a mushy state. The duration of this mask is no more than 7 minutes, since the composition is highly aggressive. Wash off with warm water and a teaspoon of baking soda per glass of water. Attention! If there are wounds, cuts, abrasions and other damage on the skin, this mask is not recommended!

• For acne and blackheads

Black clay powder is diluted with mineral water to a paste and crushed aspirin tablets are added (based on 1 tablespoon of clay), everything is mixed well and thoroughly until smooth.

• For acne based on aspirin and yogurt

You will need a tablespoon of natural homemade yogurt without additives, 2 aspirin tablets crushed into powder and a teaspoon of mineral water. After mixing all the components until smooth, you can apply the composition to the skin.

• Scrub - mask of aspirin with coffee

Aspirin tablets in the amount of 4 pieces are ground into powder, diluted with mineral water to a creamy state, the mass is combined with 2 tablespoons of white clay powder and a teaspoon of finely ground coffee beans. When applying, it is recommended to lightly massage problem areas of the skin.

Video: the author's experience of getting rid of acne

Pimples and acne spoil the lives and mood of many of us. You can fight these skin imperfections on your own for years without achieving any significant results... There is only one reason - the problem is considered superficial, cosmetic. But in fact, its roots lie much deeper.

Facial skin is a kind of projection of the state of the human body. It can tell the doctor a lot about the patient, his lifestyle and diet: skin color, skin moisture, vascular pattern, acne. Before talking about treatment, you need to understand the causes of acne in adolescents and adults.

Teenagers and hormones
Acne most often affects teenagers. During puberty, increased production of hormones begins. They have a significant impact on the condition of the skin. Hormones increase the functioning of the sebaceous glands, which leads to their increase in size and disruption of normal functioning. The epidermis thickens, sebum cannot flow freely onto the surface of the skin, pores become clogged, and black spots appear on the skin. Inside, under pressure, the sebaceous gland expands, like a balloon. Multiplying bacteria cause inflammation and acne.

Acne after 30
But it's not just hormones that cause acne. Adults with stable hormonal levels also often experience acne. The reasons for this may be different:

• - unhealthy diet- an important factor in skin problems. The consumption of fatty and heavy foods and alcohol has a negative effect on the condition of the skin.
• - improper skin care often provokes the occurrence of rashes. People with problematic facial skin need to remember about regular and proper cleansing.
• - stopping taking birth control pills in women, if used for a long time, can also cause acne. The body, having become accustomed to a certain level of sex hormones, reacts to changes with acne.
• - severe stress and external factors- poor environmental conditions, especially in big cities, negatively affect the condition of the skin.

An effective fight plan: 3 important areas

The approach to acne treatment should be comprehensive - both in adolescents and adults. It is not enough to just eat right or just use a cleansing gel. The first step in solving the problem is always a consultation with a dermatologist.

Contact a specialist
A dermatologist will analyze the causes of acne and prescribe therapy. Treatment is to reduce sebum production, unclog pores and relieve inflammation. Your doctor will decide which treatments are right for you

Adjusting the diet
Proper nutrition will increase the effectiveness of acne treatment. If you want to get rid of acne quickly, analyze the way you eat. It is not necessary to completely change your diet, but it is important to adjust it wisely. In addition, a proper and balanced diet will help not only get rid of acne, but also significantly improve the condition of the skin and the body as a whole.

Limit your consumption:

• - strong alcohol, wine, sweet liqueurs. Alcohol disrupts the gastrointestinal tract and destroys liver cells.
• - animal fats from sweet and spicy foods, which also increases sebum production.

Include in your diet:

• - more fresh vegetables and fruits (especially apples and lemons), they contain vitamins that promote skin regeneration;
• - fish dishes high in healthy Omega-3 fatty acids;
• - foods containing fiber (bran, flaxseed, dried fruits, legumes) and help cleanse the body.

The ideal menu for problem skin is a Mediterranean diet, consisting of vegetable and fish dishes, fruits and olive oil. These are sources of healthy fats and fiber, which speed up metabolic processes in the body. This diet will help you cleanse your body, and therefore your skin, of toxins.

Choosing skin care
The third important component in an integrated approach to acne treatment is skin care. Remember to cleanse regularly and properly: cleansers should be hypoallergenic, soap-free and pH neutral. Cleansers should also contain anti-inflammatory and exfoliating components. The cream must be selected according to your skin type.

Products for spot application to inflamed areas of the skin are useful. They have a pronounced antiseptic effect.

Important to remember!
No matter how much you may think that squeezing pimples speeds up their disappearance from the face, try not to do it yourself! Pustules are just the tip of the iceberg; the main problem is hidden deep under the skin. The subcutaneous part of acne resembles a cave with numerous niches. When squeezed out, pus can flow from one niche to another and thereby cause the spread of the inflammatory process. Doctors especially warn against squeezing pimples that are located above the upper lip or in the area near the eyes, as well as large inflammatory elements that merge with each other. This is fraught with severe inflammation. In such cases, you need to contact a dermatocosmetologist.

This article is informational material. The content of this article does not constitute medical advice and cannot replace it. The use of information from the article, as well as any recommendations or advice, remains at your discretion. The site owner is not responsible for any harm resulting from the use of information from this article, including tips and recommendations. If you have any questions related to skin health, consult your doctor. La Roche-Posay products are cosmetics

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