Acne Rosacea Treatments

Acne problems vary with people, hormone fluctuations, stress, nutrition and just the time in a person's life. There are some people who never have an acne problem at all!

Doctors estimate that 4 out 5 people between the ages of 12 and 24 will get acne at least once in their lives. Acne problems also happen to people who are in their 20s, 30s and 40s.

Although a definitive cause has not been found for acne problems there are identifiable triggers. In adult women acne can be triggered by the increased hormone levels of pregnancy, birth control pills and her menstrual cycle.

Acne problems happen when the oil that is secreted by the oil glands in our skin get stopped up on the way to the surface. The oil is a natural process and it happens around the time of puberty. Irregular shedding of dead skin, over production of oil, build up of bacteria, an unhealthy diet, hormonal changes and stress are all triggers that cause acne.

Acne has several different forms and several different symptoms. You can see whiteheads or pustules when the oil is stopped up near the surface of the skin. If the oil is stuck a bit deeper the pimple hurts when you press on it. But if the oil gets stuck deep in the skin it produces a cystic acne.

People will also see blackheads on their skin. This is caused when the oil breaks through the skin and is oxidized by the air.

Acne problems are rarely a serious medical condition they are often a serious emotional and psychological condition. Our faces are how the people around us 'see' us. Many people don't see past skin deep and when the skin is red with pustules and whiteheads the impression isn't positive.

Some risk factors that can increase your risk of developing acne problems are medications like cortisone, exposure to greasy makeup, a family history, friction or pressure from items like cell phones, helmets or tight collars.

Acne problems take several forms. Acne vulgaris can be a mild, moderate or severe form of acne. In acne vulgaris you experience whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, papules, nodules and cysts depending upon the severity of the condition.

Acne Rosacea looks similar to severe acne vulgaris. Doctors can sometime confuse these two which is a problem since the treatments are significantly different. Acne rosacea usually affects people over 30 and is characterized by a red rash over the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. In acne rosacea you don't usually suffer from blackheads. The condition is more prevalent in women than men but when it happens to men it is more severe.

There are other more severe forms of acne that are rare but create great emotional hardship for the sufferer. Acne Conglobata is severe and causes irreparable damage to the skin. It is more common in men and can show up on the face, chest, back, upper arms and thighs.

Acne Fulminans is actually an abrupt onset of Conglobata with nodules and cysts that are ulcerating and disfiguring. However it also includes fever and aching joints. Acne problems also include gram negative folliculitis which is very rare but treatable happens with acne vulgaris.

Another severe form of acne problems is Pyoderma Faciale. This condition happens only in females from 20 to 40 years old. Women suffer from large painful pustules, sores and scarring. The condition is usually confined to the face. It begins abruptly and doesn't last longer than one year.

Acne problems can cause severe emotional and psychological distress to the sufferer. Thankfully the most severe cases are very rare and the majority of cases can be treated successfully with over the counter medications, decreased stress, improved hygiene and a nutritionally solid diet.



Disclaimer

This lens is designed for information purpose and not aimed to replace any advice that you may receive from your medical practitioner or a qualified dermatology professional.