Health and Beauty

Acne is a constant worry, particularly for girls, as it appears suddenly and its marks remain long after the acne is gone. No matter how much you hate it, acne is a part of most teenagers’ lives and a lot of effort should be put behind battling these ugly little things and checking their reappearance.

When the sebum secreted by skin glands reacts with bacteria, it results in an infection, which is known as acne. During the healing period of this condition, a fibrous protein called collagen is formed. On the amount of collagen going below normal, tiny depressions develop on the face and on its level being excessive, visible protrusions appear. Both these situations cause acne scars. Adolescents are typically more prone to acne infection as their hormones increase all of a sudden at the time of puberty leading to greater sebum secretion.

Among the typical causes of acne infection are use of beauty products that are not compatible with the type of skin, taking contraceptive pills, consumption of medicinal drugs, and genetic reasons. A number of other factors such as mental tension, improper food habits, and even pollution can cause acne. However, there is no conclusive evidence behind the widespread myth that acne is caused by consumption of oily food.

Irrespective of the range of herbal products that claim to cure acne and that are being sold to consumers at different shops, it is better to get a doctor’s opinion if the situation worsens or if it happens repeatedly. Abstaining from pressing the acne or jabbing it with any sharp object is a must to prevent aggravation of acne.

A number of affected people now go for several cosmetic treatments to make the scars disappear and get a glowing skin. Surgery and laser treatment are two of the most successful methods of permanently getting rid of acne scars, but several other innovative treatments are also available these days. You must see a good skin doctor who would be able to determine your type of skin and recommend a proper treatment.