How to Cure Acne Permanently for Adult and Teen by Ivana San - HTML preview

Chapter 1

Understanding Acne

What is acne?

Of course, most of us know what it is, simply because we have to experience it at some point in our lives.

However, if a definition is needed, here is a short definition.

Acne is a dermatological term that includes clogged pores, blackheads, and lumps or cysts that appear on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms.

Acne occurs most often in adolescents, but it is not limited to any age group, and even affects adults in their forties.

There are many types of this disease, and although none is life-threatening, the most severe cases of acne disfigure and leave permanent scars on the affected area.

There are five descriptions of physical changes in body tissues (or lesions) caused by acne: comedos, papule, pustule, nodule and cyst.

In addition, these terms indicate the extent or severity of acne (also called blackheads and whiteheads) on one end and nodules or cysts on the other.

This is the characteristic of acne, and certain groups can determine the severity of acne:

• Blackheads: When your pores are partially clogged, you will develop acne, allowing some bacteria, dead skin cells and sebum to escape. Drop onto the skin surface. skin. Your skin. The dark color brought by blackheads is not dirt, so washing your face frequently does not prevent the appearance of acne. Pimples are firmer and usually take a few days to a week to clear.
• Whiteheads: When the pores are completely clogged, you will see the appearance of white acne, as opposed to black acne. For whiteheads, they are often short-lived and are the result of sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells trapped under the surface of the skin.
• Papules: These are red, painful bumps, inflamed and without the head.
• Pustules: Pustules are what we usually call "pimple." They are very similar to white heads, but are always inflamed and contain white or yellow centers.
• Nodules: Nodules are large spots that can last for months and are difficult to treat due to their pain. Nodules are hardened bumps under the surface of the skin. Scars are common for nodules. If you think you have nodules, please do not squeeze them, as doing so can cause severe skin trauma, spread the nodules and prolong life. Do not try to treat the nodules yourself, but make an appointment with your dermatologist for help, because it is difficult to control  the  nodules with  over-the-counter  medicines  or  home remedies.
• Cysts: Just like a nodule, cysts can be large and feel hard. In fact, some cysts feel like balls in the skin. They are also very painful and full of liquid. Do not squeeze or try to break the cyst, as it will push bacteria and infections deeper into the skin.

In addition to the common acne that many of us experience from time to time in our lives, there are four types of acne that are considered more serious and should be treated by a doctor.

Acne Conglobata

This is the most serious form of acne and is usually characterized by the large appearance of a large number of nodules, which are usually interconnected, interconnected, and contain a large number of blackheads.

Because these lesions can be ulcers, they can cause severe scars and disfigurement on the surface of the skin.

Conglobata usually appears on the face, back, chest, upper arms and thighs.

Acne conglobata usually affects people between 18 and 30 years of age, and is more common among men. It should also be noted that acne conglobata may remain active for many years and will not be dormant until something that causes an acne outbreak occurs.

The cause of acne conglobata is not yet known.

Acne Fulminans

This severe acne is actually a sudden onset of conglomerate acne that usually affects young men.

The symptoms of severe nodular cystic acne are obvious, and ulcers usually form. As in normal cases of acne conglobata, the lesions cover most of the limbs and face, including disfigurement scars that will eventually form.

However, acne fulminant is unique in that it also includes symptoms such as fever, joint pain (especially knees and hips), and varying degrees of weight loss, depending on the individual.

Gram Negative Folliculitis

Gram-negative folliculitis is an extreme form of acne caused by inflammation of the hair follicles caused by bacterial infection-this condition is characterized by pustules and cysts.

In some cases, it has been determined that its development is due to complications caused by long-term antibiotic treatment of acne vulgaris.

The reason this form of acne is called "Gram negative" is related to the fact that Gram bacteria is a blue dye used in microbiological laboratory tests.

Bacteria that do not stain blue are called "Gram-negative bacteria".

Like other extreme or severe acne, Gram-negative folliculitis is a rare disease, and we don't know whether it is more common in men or women, because both are documented.

Pyoderma Faciale

This severe acne only affects women, usually between 20 and 40 years of age.

It is characterized by large, painful nodules, pustules, and sores that may leave scars. If it develops suddenly, facial pyoderma may appear on the skin of women who have never had acne before.

Generally speaking, this extreme acne is limited to the face. Although it will not last for more than a year, it can cause great damage in a short period of time.

Keloidalis

Keloidalis are a type of scar-like acne that can occur in both men and women, but it is more common in men.

Keloidalis scars usually affect the neck area. When the inflamed papules and pustules develop into larger cysts and nodules, the skin becomes very greasy, causing atrophy and keloid scars on the neck, shoulders, and upper back.

Other types of acne include:

• Acne Rosacea: It is more common in the elderly and is characterized by red rashes on the chin, nose, cheeks, and forehead.
• Acne Conglobata: This is a highly inflammatory disease accompanied by acne, nodules, abscesses and nasal drainage.
• Acne Fulminans: This is a serious form of skin disease, acne, which may occur after failure to treat another form of acne (such as acne conglobata).

Acne usually occurs during a person's puberty.

However, adults have no immunity to acne, and many of us may end up suffering from it for a lifetime if we don't treat it.

As mentioned above, acne is most common among teenagers, affecting teenagers between 12 and 17 years of age.

These mild cases can usually be resolved with over-the-counter treatments, and acne will disappear in your early twenties.

It should also be noted that although acne affects girls and boys the same, there are some differences.

Young men are more likely to have severe long-term acne, while women may relapse or intermittent acne in adulthood due to hormonal and cosmetic changes.

When it comes to acne, it is difficult to know which strategies and methods can actually control or eliminate acne, especially as there are so many misunderstandings and ideas circulating among discussion groups, communities, and even acne support groups.

As your acne gets worse, to follow strategies that can lead to permanent scars, it is important to understand what works and what does not work.

As a person who has suffered from extreme acne for many years, I have compiled all my personal strategies that have led me to fight acne permanently so that anyone who suffers the same pain and embarrassment can follow the techniques I use to solve acne problems. Live a permanent life without blemishes.

Now that we have summarized what acne is, we can continue with the subject of this book.

Acne guidelines: what types exist, how to treat them, and the myths currently circulating about it.

I hope readers can understand more clearly various forms of acne and how to combat and reduce its impact on the lives of acne patients.

This is by no means an exhaustive guide on the subject, nor is it a clinical journal, but it is at least an introduction and source that can further study the causes and treatments of various forms of acne.