Acne is a disorder of the hair bearing skin in which hair follicles develop obstructing plugs (comedones) as a result of which inflammation later develops around the obstructed follicles, causing tissue destruction and scar formation.
It has been estimated that 70% of the population have some clinically evident acne at some stage during adolescence.
The course of the disease is chronic with frequent remission and exacerbations. There is a tendency to flare in menstrual period. Acne tends to subside in the twenties but may persist indefinitely. The few obvious causes for acne are:
- Increased production of the sex hormones.
- Androgen stimulates increased sebum production.
- An aerobic proliferation within the follicles.
- Intense acute inflammatory response.
- Continual touching and picking.
- Hot and humid weather.
- Use of wrong cosmetics.
Treatment
Treatment at Valeda Wellness Centers is aimed at:
- Reducing the bacterial population of hair follicle encouraging the shedding of the follicular horny plugs to free obstruction.
- Reducing the rate of sebum production either by acting on the sebaceous glands or indirectly by inhibiting the effect of androgen on sebaceous glands.
- Usage of anti-inflammatory agents to reduce the effect of acne inflammation on the skin
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