Everything You Need to Know About Acne!

It is normal and common for many of us at some point to have presented or present this skin disease called acne. Here we will tell you all you should know about acne; How it is defined, the types of acne that can occur, what skin types and other information that we know will be very useful and important for you. Good care and information will never be too much!

What is acne?

It is a very frequent skin disease that is manifested by pimples or pimples. One of its main causes is caused by fat located on the face, chest, shoulders or back; it can also occur in the upper part of the arms.

Anyone can have acne during adolescence or adulthood while still young. What you should know about acne is that it is not a serious disease but it can leave scars. That is why the most important thing is to always go to a health professional who will be in charge of checking your skin and prescribing the appropriate treatment. 

Remember that all skins are different, therefore, not all have the same treatment or duration.

Are acne and pimples the same?

Pimples are the main symptom of acne. When the sebaceous glands and hair follicles become inflamed, these types of pimples begin to appear. When dead skin cells block the passage of hair follicles, what we call acne occurs. Blackheads appear or manifest when clogged pores become contaminated with bacteria.

Many times you can have pimples, before, during or after the menstrual period due to the hormonal change that you are experiencing at the moment, you are not necessarily suffering from acne.

Why do we get acne on our skin?

This can occur because the pores of our skin become clogged with dead cells and sebum (oil), which causes it to become infected and then inflamed, producing a red appearance and pimples appearing. Normally this begins at puberty as hormones undergo changes and alterations that make our skin oilier than normal.

In other cases, acne may occur due to factors such as polycystic ovary syndrome, stress, excess consumption of fat or sugar, inappropriate use of uncertified cosmetic creams or some medications.

Types of acne

There are various types of acne depending on the degree of symptoms that occur.

• Mild acne: It occurs during adolescence and can often manifest after this stage. It usually occurs on the forehead, cheeks and nose.
• Moderate acne: Like mild acne, it occurs during adolescence and probably afterward. It also occurs mainly on the cheeks, nose and forehead, the difference is that this type of acne inflames the skin more and can cause scars.
• Severe acne: It is a little less common and can occur during puberty, in many cases it can also manifest in adulthood. The most affected areas are the cheeks, forehead and nose, in many cases it can also occur on the neck and back. The rashes appear in greater numbers and can be painful. 

Does acne have to do with skin type?

There is no exact or precise skin for acne to manifest. Each skin is totally different and not everyone experiences the same symptoms, frequency or affectation of acne. Very oily skin is more likely to have pimples and acne. In this type of skin we can say that it is a little more common or frequent.

What care should you take with your face to avoid acne?

In addition to basic cleaning care, you should avoid touching sensitive areas of your face, remember that the skin is delicate. It is also important that you identify which products or foods cause injuries, in order to avoid them and keep your skin beautiful, fresh and healthy.

What to do if acne does not improve with cleansing habits?

Another question we receive is about acne treatments, what to do if after the cleaning recommendations and healthy habits there is no improvement? In this case, it is important to consult with a professional who recommends a special treatment according to your skin type.

How to eliminate acne completely?

Another common question is how to permanently eliminate acne; The correct answer is that acne is controlled, either with a cleansing routine and other facial care products, healthy habits and/or professional treatments, but it is not permanently eliminated. Remember that women constantly have hormonal variations that can cause small outbreaks.

Some myths about acne

Perhaps we have heard a lot about myths about acne. Some true, others not so much. The truth is that each skin is very different and reacts in a particular way to alterations like these. Here we will tell you what those most mentioned myths are:

• Acne only affects young people
• Acne is caused by eating butter, milk and fried foods
• Acne affects people who are exposed to the sun a lot
• Acne appears on the face from touching pimples
• Acne heals itself
• Acne is caused by not washing your face properly.

Remember that all skins are different and generalizations cannot be made.

What products to use to have healthy, acne-free skin?

What you should know about acne is that to have fresh, beautiful and acne-free skin, you need an adequate and easy cleansing routine. For the morning, we recommend Facial Cleansing Gel, ideal for your skin type, whether combination to oily, or normal to dry.

Our online dermatologist will help you with questions about acne

Now you know everything you need to know about acne, but if you have any questions about the health of your skin, you can consult with our online dermatologist, you can send your questions and she will answer them within 24 hours at no cost.

If after following the recommendations of our Dermatologist the symptoms persist, you can go to another professional in person to arrive at a more accurate treatment, since acne has different causes, and finding out what it is will be the key to starting the appropriate treatment.