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2. Acne Acne is most common in teenagers, but it acid. They work by killing bacteria, drying
can happen at an age, even as an infant. up the oil, and causing your skin to peel.
However, people in their 30s and 40s may
Acne is a skin condition characterized by also have acne. If the pimples are still a problem, a
whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red dermatologist can prescribe stronger
pimples or "zits." Acne tends to run in families and can be medications and discuss other options
triggered by: with you.
Causes: Acne occurs when tiny holes on
the surface of the skin called pores • Hormonal changes related to Prescription medicines include oral
become clogged. Each pore is an opening menstrual periods, pregnancy, antibiotics, Topical antibiotics and
to a canal called a follicle, which contains birth control pills, or stress Synthetic vitamin A derivatives
a hair and an oil gland. Normally, the oil • Greasy or oily cosmetic and hair
glands help keep the skin lubricated and products Birth control pills can sometimes help clear
help remove old skin cells. When glands • Certain drugs (such as steroids, up acne. (In some cases, though, they
produce too much oil, the pores can testosterone, estrogen, and may make it worse.)
become blocked, accumulating dirt, debris, phenytoin)
and bacteria. The blockage is called a plug • High levels of humidity and Your doctor may also suggest chemical
or comedone. sweating skin peeling, removal of scars by
dermabrasion, or removal or drainage of
Treatment: Take the following self-care cysts.
steps to lessen the effects of acne:
Call your doctor or a dermatologist if:
• Clean your skin gently with a mild,
non-drying soap. However, avoid • Self-care measures and over-the-
excessive or repeated skin counter medicine have not helped
washing. after several months.
• Shampoo your hair daily, • Your acne is severe (for example,
especially if it's oily. Comb or pull you have lots of redness around
your hair back to keep the hair out the pimples or you have cysts) or
of your face. getting worse.
• Try not to squeeze, scratch, pick, • You develop scars as your acne
or rub the pimples - it can lead to clears up.
The top of the plug may be white scarring and skin infections.
(whitehead) or dark (blackhead). If it • Avoid touching your face with your For infant acne, call your pediatrician if it
ruptures, the material inside, including oil hands or fingers. does not clear up on its own in 3 months.
and bacteria, can spread to the • Avoid greasy cosmetics or
surrounding area and cause an creams. . Take make-up off at
inflammatory reaction. If the inflammation night.
is deep in your skin, the pimples may
enlarge to form firm, painful cysts. If these steps do not clear up the
blemishes to an acceptable level, try over-
Acne commonly appears on the face and the-counter acne medications. These
shoulders, but may also occur on the creams and lotions are applied directly to
trunk, arms, legs, and buttocks. the skin. They may contain benzoyl
peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic