cure for acne

Acne is a skin disorder resulting from the actions of hormones and other substances on skin’s oil glands and hair follicles. These things often lead to plugged pores and outbreak of lesions more commonly known as pimples and zits. Acne lesions basically occur on the face
back
chest
neck and shoulders. Thus acne is a term for plugged pores [blackheads and whiteheads]
pimples and even deeper lumps [cysts and nodules] that appear in different parts of the body.

How does acne develop?

Acne is a disease of the pilosebaceous units [PSUs]
which consists of sebaceous glands connected to a canal
called a follicle that contains a layer of fine hair. These sebaceous glands produce an oily substance called sebum that normally empties onto the skin through the opening of the follicles. When the walls of this plugged follicle breaks down
it starts spilling everything like sebum
bacteria and shed skin cells
thereby leading to lesions and pimples.

Factors that make acne worse

Although the exact cause of acne is still unknown
but doctors have a strong belief that they result from various factors. One of the main factors include sudden burst of androgens that occur more during puberty. The factors of acne include heredity or genetics. Children usually have a tendency of getting acne from their parents and often get affected due to usage of drugs like androgens and lithium.

However
there are several factors that can make acne worse:

งChanging hormone levels in adolescent girls and adult women
งExcess secretion of oil after using of skin products like moisturizers and cosmetics.
งPressure from tight collars
tight sports uniform and backpacks
งEnvironmental irritants like pollution and high humidity
งHard scrubbing of skin
งSqueezing or picking at blemishes
งStress and anxiety

Types of acne

People suffering from acne can basically have a variety of lesions that can act as a detriment to the skin.

Following are the types of acne:

งComedo – an enlarged and plugged hair follicle that mainly produces whiteheads
งPapules – inflamed lesions that usually appear as small pink bumps on the skin that can appear to be tender on touch
งCysts – deep
painful and usually pus-filled lesions that can cause scarring
งNodules – large painful solid lesions that are lodged deep within the skin
งPustules – papules topped with white and yellow pus-filled lesions that are basically red at the base

How to treat acne?

Dermatologists normally treat acne but often you can use some homemade recipes to prevent severe acne. You should wash your face at least thrice a day with cold water and a mild cleanser. Using essential oils like lavender
chamomile
calendula
juniper and mint with almond oil on your skin will give effective results. You should also start adding zinc supplements to your diet and avoid caffeine
junk food and salty foods.

Other than these homemade recipes
you can also take prescribed medicines that contain benzoyl peroxide
salicyclic acid
sulfur
Azelaic acid
vitamin A
and OTC topical medicines to recover fast from acne.