Acne

There are several causes of acne:

• Excessive sebum production

  Sebaceous glands under the skin produce sebum - a natural oil that moisturizes the skin. When overproduced, it can clog pores.
  

• Accumulation of dead skin cells

  These cells can combine with sebum and clog pores, leading to acne.

• Bacteria

  Bacteria on the skin can multiply inside clogged pores, causing inflammation.

• Hormones

  Hormonal changes, such as those during puberty or pregnancy, can trigger acne.

• Genetic predisposition

  We inherit the size of our sebaceous glands and their functional sensitivity to hormonal influences from our immediate family members (father, mother, brother or sister).

• Blackheads

  are small, flat black spots that occur due to open pores and dirt that collects on the skin;

• White pimples

  pores are clogged with oily secretions and dead cells;

• Papules and pustules

  most often appear together. Papules are inflamed hard nodules without visible pus, while pustules contain pus and are most often red and filled with white pus;

• Nodules

  are larger and firmer papules that spread deeper into the dermis and come in the form of cysts, lipomas, and fibromas. Cysts are purulent nodules;

• Acne conglobata

  is the most severe form of common acne, and the inflammatory process affects the deeper parts of the follicle and the tissue around the follicle, leading to the formation of hard and painful pus-filled nodules.

• Scars

  Acne can leave permanent scars. Most often, these are scars in the form of depressions under the skin, but they can also appear as bumps above the skin. In rare cases, keloids form.

• Dark spots

  The marks on the skin that may remain after acne heals are caused by pigmentation, also called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

• Emotional consequences

  Possible anxiety and dissatisfaction with the appearance of the skin. Successful treatment contributes to the self-confidence of every person with acne.

• The myth of impure skin

  Acne often stems from internal factors, not just dirt. The idea that acne is caused by poor hygiene is incorrect.

• The myth about washing your face

  We can even say that excessive cleansing can lead to redness and peeling of the skin.

• The myth of age

  Acne can affect people of all ages, not just teenagers. Around 70% to 80% of the population suffers from various forms of blemish-prone and acne-prone skin.

• Nutrition myth

  There is no solid evidence linking specific foods to acne, but the current prevailing view is that excessive consumption of foods with a high glycemic index can worsen acne. There is also a proven correlation with cow's milk consumption.