ACNE

<p>ACNE:</p><p>Acne vulgaris is a diseases in which pilosebaceous follicles becomes oversensitives to normal level of testosterone. Acne is the most common skin disease. People of all races and ages get acne.</p><p>But it is most common in teenagers and young adults. Most pimples are found on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Acne is not a serious health threat, but it can cause scars.</p><p>It is an inflammatory disorder characterized by Appearance of pleomorphic lessions seen on face, trunk rarely in legs and buttocks .</p><p>SITE:</p><p>Face</p><p>Forehead</p><p>Deltoid region</p><p>Upper back region</p><p>THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF PIMPLES.</p><p>The most common types are:</p><p>• Whiteheads- These are pimples that stay under the surface of the skin.</p><p>• Blackheads- These pimples rise to the skin&#x27;s surface and look black. The</p><p>black color is not from dirt.</p><p>• Papules- These are small pink bumps that can be tender.</p><p>• Pustules- These pimples are red at the bottom and have pus on top.</p><p>• Nodules.- These are large, painful, solid pimples that are deep in the skin.</p><p>• Cysts- These deep, painful, pus-filled pimples can cause scars.</p><p>VARIETITES:</p><p>Acne vulgaris.</p><p>Infantile acne.</p><p>Steroid acne.</p><p>Tropical acne.</p><p>Halogen acne.</p><p>AETIOLOGY:</p><p>Androgens</p><p>Follicular keratinization</p><p>Hereditary</p><p>Immunological</p><p>Environmental</p><p>PRECIPITATING FACTORS:</p><p>1.Stress</p><p>2.Premenstrual period</p><p>3.Systemic diseases</p><p>OTHER VARIETIES:</p><p>1.Acne fulminous.</p><p>2. Infantile acne.</p><p>Here are some ways to care for skin if you have acne:<br>•</p><p>.Clean skin gently. Use a mild cleanser in the morning, evening, and after heavy workouts.</p><p>• Try not to touch your skin. People who squeeze, pinch, or pick their pimples can get scars</p><p>or dark spots on their skin.</p><p>• Shave carefully. Shave lightly and only when you have to.</p><p>• Choose makeup carefully. All makeup should be oil free.</p><p>• Shampoo your hair regularly. If your hair is oily, you may want to shampoo daily.</p>