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Acne (Pimples)

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Acne is common and is usually treatable skin disease .The treatment for several months to clear spots is required. Inflamed acne needs to be treated early to prevent scarring. Once the spots are gone, you may need maintenance treatment for several years to keep the spots away.

Facts:

Acne is the common cause of 'spots'.
It develops among people aged between 12 and 25, but some older and younger people are affected.
Acne develops on the face but may also affect the back, neck, and chest.
The severity can range from mild to severe. About 9 in 10 teenagers develop some degree of acne. Often it is mild.
It is estimated that about 3 in 10 teenagers have acne bad enough to need treatment to prevent scarring.
Untreated acne usually lasts about 4-5 years before settling. However, in some cases it many years to settle.

Causes:

Hormonal changes are the most important cause.
Infection with certain bacteria also causes it.
There is no a very significant conclusive evidence that specific foods aggravate acne in everyone.

Myths:

Acne is not caused by poor hygiene. In fact, excessive washing may aggravate acne and make it worse.
Acne is not just a simple skin infection.
Acne cured by drinking lots of water.
Sunbathing or sun beds will help to clear acne.

Don'ts:

Do not wash more than normal
Don’t use Antiseptic washes as they are unlikely to make any difference.
Don’t clean off blackheads.

Treatment for Acne

The over- the counter products failed to give desired results, and then it’s time to visit your doctor. In general, most treatments take 4-6 months to produce their maximum effect.

The advancement of medicine, there are a host of effective and safe treatments available suited for individual skin types like benzoyl peroxide to latest retinoid and antibiotics to apply.

The information provided here acts just as a reference and in no way substitute’s advice(s) given to you by your doctor. For advice on the best treatment option that can be availed call Dermacare.

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