Acne - finally pure skin! This really helps against pimples and blackheads
Blemished skin ? when is it acne?
We talk about acne when it really concerns diseases of the sebaceous gland apparatus and the hair follicles, which first of all produce non-inflammatory comedones, but in the later stages can also cause inflammations such as papules, pustules and nodules.
Studies show that 70 to 95 percent of all adolescents suffer from it, especially the face and the back are affected. The disease has its maximum at the age of 15 to 18 years, In the majority of cases, a spontaneous regression occurs after puberty, of which 2 to 7 percent with considerable scarring, which is particularly noticeable in the area of the cheeks.
In 10 percent of cases, acne persists beyond the age of 25. 10 to 30 percent of those affected actually need a drug therapy.
Those who suffer from acne should definitely:
- Consult the dermatologist, he can set up a treatment plan and, depending on the severity, combine different methods
- make a hormone level in the gynecologist, also the function of the thyroid gland should be checked once
- Pay attention to the diet because there are foods that are suspected of producing skin blemishes. Sugar, carbohydrates and milk are such candidates.
- Examine his skincare rituals closely. What is inside the many products that are in our bathroom? Are triggers for pimpling in the creams, lotions and make-up products in it?
- Keep your hands off your face. Because bacteria stick to them, which can actually bring a sensitive facial skin out of balance. Mobile phones and handset should also be cleaned regularly, because with frequent use they also become small germicidal.
Skin care for acne
Gentle care with reduced ingredients is very important, especially if the skin not only under skin blemishes, but also suffers from inflammation.
Care products should be oil-free, contain no preservatives and, of course, soothing ingredients such as chamomile, aloe vera, turmeric, calendula or witch hazel. Instead of using greasy creams, use fluid or gel. Even the dermatologist can prescribe special acne creams. Once a week, a steam room does well to open the pores.
Alleviate acne with tea tree oil and marigolds
Who likes gives a handful of dried ones Chamomile or marigold flowers In addition, they calm the skin at the same time. A mask off Heilerde can soothe inflamed skin twice a week.
When using tea tree oil, however, acne patients should be careful: Those who dose too generously can provoke a contact allergy. Also pay attention to the durability (maximum 6 months) and quality of the oil.
Be careful with a home-made scrub to treat blemishes? If the mechanical friction due to larger particles is too strong, the condition of the skin becomes worse. At home prefer to use gentle enzyme scrubs.
Important: Do not use any aggressive cosmetic products, as the skin should not be irritated additionally. Use gentle care series designed for problem skin, and make sure that makeup products contain no irritating ingredients. At the exact check, the Codecheck platform or the Toxfox app, which examined and evaluated the ingredients of several thousand cosmetic products, will help.
Home remedies that help against blemishes and pimples
Can I do anything myself to relieve my pimples and the resulting inflammation of the skin? Yes, because many home remedies have a soothing effect on the skin, but should probably be applied in doses. Too much irritates the skin and causes the opposite in doubt.
Basically:
- Well, irritated skin envelopes do Healing earth, green or black tea, diluted apple cider vinegar, For dabbing individual pustules is also suitable Tea tree oil.
- More Vitamin A and zinc containing foods integrate into everyday life to reduce the appearance of new pimples. Put green foods on the menu and Minimize sugar, alcohol and coffee. Dairy products are also suspected of causing blemishes. Especially a special type of milk should be responsible for pimples. Many dermatologists therefore recommend to try once, whether the avoidance of dairy products helps. We have nutrition tips for you and recommend 20 foods for beautiful skin and shiny hair.
- What spices help against pimples, and how you can use them for scrubs and masks, we tell you in our article "These three spices help against pimples".
Acne in different ages
Neonatal acne
Yes, even babies can have pimples.Newborn acne even occurs quite often. It usually begins around the third week of life and remains until the baby is almost half a year old. Small red pustules on the cheeks and nose, sometimes with yellowish nodules in the middle.
Reason: The maternal hormones are missingthat have entered the baby's bloodstream through the placenta in the womb. After birth, this hormone exchange between mother and child is missing.
The consequence: The hormone level suddenly drops and the baby's skin reacts to the pimples. But as the pimples disappear after a few weeks, mothers do not need to specially treat the baby's skin.
Acne in puberty
Oh, the puberty? a time that is called pure hormone chaos. And exactly the time when you definitely want to leave the house spotless on the first date. In this very special growth phase, boys are more frequently affected than girls, and over 20 years old women are more likely to be affected.
What's going on in the body? The sebaceous glands are controlled by hormones, among others. During puberty, the body produces more androgens that boost sebaceous gland production. The skin becomes greasier, begins to shine and pores begin to clog. Blackheads develop, we discover black spots on our skin. The pore closes the pore like a cork, the cells under it continue to produce sebum, and pores form through a bacterium that acts on the skin.
Beware of acne treatment!In most cases, it is precisely the adolescents' desire to let pimples disappear as quickly as possible through skin treatment. They often resort to aggressive pimple creams, washing lotions and high-coverage make-up, which can aggravate the condition of the skin. However, as you can make pimples less visible, we'll tell you in our video tutorial "Covering Pimples".
The right thing to do is to cleanse and condition the skin with antiseptic, skin-friendly products that reduce sebum production. In severe cases, vitamin A supplements or antibiotics can help curb severe acne. Both active ingredients can be presented both in cream and in tablet form. Gynecologists have prescribed hormone supplements such as the anti-baby pill for many years. Whether this is the appropriate way to deal with acne in puberty, of course, everyone must decide for themselves.
Acne in adulthood
Acne Tarda, the adult acne, is also determined by a hormonal imbalance. If the body produces too many male hormones, the sebaceous glands clogged. In women, the Causes often in the cycle or in pregnancy justified. But even the menopause or if you drop the pill can trigger the acne.
But certain medications can also promote the development of acne, for example, antidepressants. We'll explain how to get Spätakne under control. Those who are particularly bothered by the pimples on their backs are told here what to do about "Bacne", the persistent pimples on the back. Many also suffer from acne, especially in winter, which in turn has other causes than the hormonal acne. We reveal what you can do specifically against winter acne.
With acne, pimples and blackheads to beautician?
Regular visits to a beautician can be quite successful in acne treatments? The thorough cleansing of the skin promises a long-term improvement. Depending on the degree of severity they can, for example, with a Fruit acid peel Remove the upper layer of skin and open the pores again. Even facial steam baths or compresses do well to inflamed skin.
Expressing pimples yourself is a bad idea as inflammation can be provoked and scars can develop, If you can not keep your fingers off a pus, you should stick to our tips on pimples.
Even tools for self-expression like a comedone squeezer, must be used carefully. This definitely belongs in the hands of professionals. You can use sterile disposable needles to open and express the comedones. The treatment can also be effective with a Skin Scrubber a professional tool that can remove dead skin cells with ultrasound. Especially deeper skin layers are cleaned in this way. Soothing agents can then better penetrate the skin.
Cosmetic Causes of Acne? Stewardess disease or perioral dermatitis
Too much skin care can trigger a type of acne, called perioral dermatitis, also called stewardess acne or oral rose. The characteristic tiny nodules sometimes connect to larger areas and form limited, slightly raised skin patches (plaques).
Classically, they occur around the mouth and nose. On the affected house cells form approximately two millimeters large, reddish papules or sometimes also pustules (pustules), The rash is associated with a burning, tense feeling and itching. Causes can be stress, gastrointestinal diseases, yeasts? but also the combination of many skincare productson whose substances the skin reacts.The dermatologist then recommends the total abstinence of cosmetic products up to six months, depending on their severity. You should clean the face then only with lukewarm water.
Acne scars? what can you do about it?
The skin regenerates by itself, but that only creates it to a certain extent. The deeper the injuries and inflammations in the skin and the older the skin, the worse the wound healing. Acne scars, which are initially deep red and dark, are getting brighter over time, but they never disappear by themselves.
It is important to never express pimples with your fingers, the risk of scarring is just too great. A scar ointment can only relieve very superficial injuries in the skin. Other methods for slight scars are Dermabrasion and Mirkodermabrasion, In dermabrasion skin layers are removed with crystal, glass and sandblasting equipment. The Mirkodermabrasion is a finer removal, it does not penetrate so deep into the skin layers.
Chemical peels can also help to make the skin look even more consistent.
Acne treatment by dermatologist? the new scrubs
Medically one can do a lot with strong scars? also next to the laser therapy, Dermatologists today use a therapy form called "deep scar tissue" Phenol peeling This, however, is very painful and lengthy in the healing process. The costs (about 8000 euros) must be borne by the patient himself.
An exfoliation with phenol is the strongest of all chemical peels and causes a very deep peeling of the skin, down to the deeper connective tissue. Since a phenol peeling is very painful, we recommend during treatment anesthesia in drowsy anesthesia. The healing process of the skin lasts at least 6 weeks. The success of the method, however, are considerable.
Acne Inversa? a special case
atAcne Inversa (Hidradenitis suppurativa) form mainly in the areas of skin folds? so on the armpits, in the pubic and groin area, under the breasts repeated abscesses and fistulas. In abscesses, the affected tissue swells and fills with pus, which can often be very painful. Fistulas are then the passages that the body creates so that the secretion can flow outwards. The skin areas wet, they can inflame and then often form small scars.
It is estimated that there are at least 800,000 Acne Inversa patients in GermanyThe disease usually begins with adulthood and affects more women than men. There are three degrees of acne inversa called Hurley stages. The suffering from the disease is enormous, because it is considered incurable and can only be relieved by using special therapeutic methods in dermatology clinics.
For those affected, there are self-help groups in all German states, for example, on the website acne-inversa.org.
Mentally suffering from acne
Acne is not just a problem that affects blackheads, pimples, congested sebaceous glands and our entire complexion, acne also affects our self-esteem. A market research study has shown that 82% of women surveyed who suffer from acne say skin problems have a negative effect on their self-esteem.
Patients who have been suffering from acne for a long time and their long-term consequences, such as severe scarring of the facial area, often want psychological support as well as medical help. Various self-help groups, especially for patients with Acne Inversa, can be found on the Internet, but also dermatology departments and university hospitals offer counseling in some cities.
