About Acne and Health

Acne is a skin disease that can occur in various stages of life, but is usually perceived as a side effect during puberty. This form of acne called acne vulgaris, and as is most common in parts of the body with skin sebaceous glands such as the face, neck, chest or back. The severity of acne can vary widely, from barely perceived blackheads, known as comedones, to purulent, inflamed pustules and papules (acne papulopustulosa), which can also terminate in abscesses and fistulas. Such a severe form known as acne conglobata.

Acne vulgaris is created by the hormonal changes during puberty, with a corresponding increase in sebaceous glands and keratinization of the skin. It is genetically and occurs more often vordisponiert in men. Bacterial infections often happen, the worse the skin on. Worst forms of acne must be treated by a dermatologist, so no permanent skin changes such as scars. As therapy keratolytic substances called keratolytic, such as benzoyl peroxide or used (iso) tretinoin and in bacterial colonization and antibiotic therapy with erythromycin or clindamycin.

Another form of acne is the Acne Cosmetica, which occurs especially in women. Here is a triggering factor, excessive use of greasy cosmetics, which leads to blockage of the sebaceous glands. Usually ranges from a restriction of the cosmetic use to treat this acne. A similar form is the Acne venenata caused by skin contact with halogenated hydrocarbons (chloracne), or lubricating oils, tar and pitch (oil acne). Here again, contact with the triggering substances are avoided in order to allow healing.

Acne aestivalis is also known under the name of Mallorca acne. It occurs in UV-irradiation and concurrent application of sun creams and can cause a rash that should be treated by a dermatologist.