Acne: causes, treatment
Acne pursues its "victim" for a long period of time, and if it is not treated, then it may not go anywhere at all. At the same time, contrary to popular belief, this problem is not exclusively adolescent. The disease can also be found at an older age. What is the reason and how to get rid of acne - read in our article.
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Acne and pimples: what are the differences
Acne is an inflammatory area on the skin with reddish bumps. They mainly appear as a result of an infection in the sebaceous glands.
Acne is also called the inflammatory process in the sebaceous glands, but at the initial stage.
Black dots appear first. Then, in the absence of proper treatment, inflammation begins on the skin, leading to the formation of acne.
Types of acne
There are several types of acne:
- black dots- comedones;
- white formations - fatty glands.
Inflammations, which are black, are initially invisible, since they are transparent. Blackness results from reaction with oxygen. Comedones are found on the surface of the skin. The process of their inflammation begins due to clogging of the pores: the ducts are clogged with sebaceous secretions and keratinized pieces of skin.
White blackheads, unlike black ones, start an inflammatory process in the inner layers of the skin and look like small nodules.
Causes of acne
There are several reasons that lead to the formation of inflammation leading to acne.
Altered hormonal levels in the body can become the root cause, since the condition of the skin is directly dependent on hormones. therefore violations in this area immediately lead to skin problems. This explains skin rashes in people during periods of their active growth and development, such as adolescence, during which puberty occurs, also shortly before the onset of menstruation in women and during pregnancy. To get rid of acne caused by hormonal changes, you need to take special preparations containing hormones.
Also, a common cause leading to acne is an unbalanced diet and, as a result, a disease of the digestive tract. In case of violations, a large amount of toxins are released in the gastric environment, which interferes with the normal assimilation of food. Toxic substances, released through the skin, inflame it and contribute to the formation of acne. Accompanying factors can be gastritis, constipation, dysbiosis, or the formation of kidney stones.
Some types of foods containing a large amount of carbohydrates can aggravate the problem of problem skin. These products include flour products and sweets. Eating such products, the body begins to produce excess insulin, which leads to increased sebum secretion. This creates a favorable environment for the development and spread of various microorganisms.
Eating fatty foods leads to lipid disturbances. Their imbalance is also a common cause of acne. As a result of imbalance, excess sebum is formed, which accumulates in a certain place.
Acne can also appear due to a hereditary predisposition, when taking certain types of medications, using cosmetics that are not suitable for the skin, or as a reaction of the body to transferred stress.
Acne on the body - why they appear
Since acne appears in places where there are most of the sebaceous glands, parts of the body with a large content of them are often exposed to the inflammatory process. These places on the human body are the back and shoulders.
Most often, acne on the body begins to come out as a result of irritating factors on the skin or as an allergy reaction when using cosmetics.
Small acne can come out with frequent wearing of clothes made of synthetic fabrics, in combination with increased sweating, or if personal hygiene rules are not followed.
Large, dense acne can mean that a person is consuming a lot of foods that are high in fat. 
Common causes of external exposure to the appearance of acne on the body include:
- wearing artificial materials;
- allergic reaction;
- improper nutrition;
- stress;
- tight-fitting clothing;
- lack of vitamins;
- frequent use of skin cleansing procedures;
- long stay in the sun.
Also, acne can be a sign of internal diseases. One of the reasons leading to acne is the malfunctioning of the endocrine system. Also, skin problems can begin due to impaired functionality of the urinary system, neurological disorders or genetic pathologies.
Acne in adults
Many people think that acne problems only occur during adolescence. But this opinion is wrong. In medical circles, a disease such as acne in adults is distinguished. It affects people from 40 to 60 years old. Acne is more common in women than in men. The reasons for the appearance of skin problems in adulthood include all of the above symptoms.
How to treat acne 
Methods for treating acne skin depend on the causes of its appearance and the frequency of the rash. With a rare single rash, treatment is not required, since this is not a disease. And in cases with acne, which constantly go out and spread to an ever larger perimeter of the skin, it is imperative to carry out therapeutic procedures.
For starters, you can try to get rid of acne on your own using folk remedies. To do this, you can use cosmetic preparations that act on the subcutaneous fat, reducing its amount.
Viburnum masks can be used to restore the functions of the sebaceous glands. This berry is a natural antibiotic that reduces inflammation and reduces skin redness.
Viburnum mask:
- Crush the berries.
- Soak cheesecloth in the mixture.
- Apply to skin.
- Leave it on for half an hour.
- Rinse off with water.
- Apply cream.
If you cannot cope with the problem on your own, then you need to choose more effective methods. To select the optimal treatment method, you need to contact a dermatologist. To find out the cause of acne, you may additionally need the services of other doctors, such as a gynecologist, gastroenterologist and endocrinologist.
If acne is present in a mild form, then alcohol-based solutions are used, which are applied to problem areas.
When acne occurs on oily skin, the treatment is supplemented with preventive procedures in the form of exfoliating and cleansing preparations, cryomassage.
In a severe form, accompanied by severe damage to the skin and pustules, a combined treatment option is required. You will need a complex consisting of taking medications inside and external therapy. Prescribed drugs that affect the formation of sebum. Additionally, the attending physician may prescribe various biologically active additives, vitamin complexes or immunomodulators.
During treatment, you need to be more careful about your skin and protect it from negative influences, friction and dryness.
An effective remedy for acne 
The means that are used to eliminate acne are distinguished by the nature of their action. You can use ready-made cosmetic preparations or prepare them at home.
With a small amount of acne, you can use agents that act on the inflamed skin area. The main ingredient in these drugs is zinc, antibiotic or benzoyl peroxide. Traditional medicines such as tea tree oil, alcoholic tinctures with calendula or propolis are effective.
To prevent acne, special cleansers are used. Before use, it is imperative to cleanse the skin of makeup. To notice the result, you will have to use such funds for at least 2 months. But you need to be careful, as side effects are possible; before the course of treatment, you need to carefully read the instructions. 
Another way to combat acne is with salicylic acid dryers. From the folk medicine cabinet, you can use lemon, egg white, clay or grapefruit juice.
Effective folk remedies include:
- Garlic gruel that is applied to oiled skin for 10 minutes.
- Oatmeal mask with egg white. The mixture must first be infused for an hour, then applied to the skin.
- Juice from onions and potatoes with the addition of honey. All ingredients are taken in equal proportions.
- A mixture of cucumber and pumpkin will help nourish the skin with vitamins. This mask has a drying effect. Apply, leave for 20 minutes and rinse off. To obtain the desired consistency, you can add a little starch.
Anyone, regardless of age, can develop a problem with the skin in the form of acne. The main thing is that the fight against acne is effective, you first need to find out the reasons for its appearance. And only then start treatment.
