Acne affects 90% of teenagers, but not only! It also affects 20% of adult women over 25 years old... You are not alone! Let's try to find out a little more thanks to the testimony of a dermatologist who answered our questions.
Anti-acne tips from our dermatologist
- What causes acne?
Acne is a disease of the pilosebaceous follicle. What is it? Each hair has a small sebaceous gland attached to it. This gland secretes sebum which naturally oils the skin. In acne, there is an oversecretion of sebum. This promotes the development of bacteria that feeds on this sebum. This bacteria (C. acnes), normally present on the skin, becomes too abundant in acne. It causes inflammation and promotes the secretion of more sebum… It's a vicious circle!
- Where does it come from?
Various aggravating factors can be at the origin: This sebaceous gland is mainly under hormonal control. Puberty is precisely a period of hormonal upheaval conducive to the development of acne. Although no gene has been identified in acne, we often note family predispositions Diet Tobacco Stress Unsuitable cosmetic products, comedogenic.
- What is hormonal acne?
All common acne is hormonal… This term is inappropriate in my opinion. - Why can you have acne after 20 years? This is where genetics comes in… It is surely due to an individual predisposition.
- How to get rid of acne?
Try to limit the contributing factors mentioned above. The problem is that everything is often linked: we stress, we eat badly and we smoke... Nothing is going well! We must be aware of this problem, know ourselves and look for solutions: do yoga, meditation, eat nuts and fruits for "snacks"...
- What to do in case of acne outbreak?
It depends on the severity of the acne: you should see a doctor or dermatologist to analyze the initial situation and suggest appropriate treatment.
- I have acne elsewhere than on my face, why? What should I do?
Sebaceous glands are almost everywhere but they are particularly numerous on the face, chest and shoulders. It is therefore common to have acne in these areas. The treatment is the same as for facial acne.
- Even though I have a very simple routine, I still have acne... What should I do?
Because beyond creams, it's inside our body that it's happening! The skin is the mirror of our internal functioning and our environment.
- What are the different types of acne?
Acne type:
* neonatal acne
* juvenile or common acne
* acne in adult women (lesions located on the lower part of the face, possible inflammatory flare-ups before menstruation. 2 situations: Persistent acne continues with prolongation of adolescence without a period of remission. Or acne that begins in adulthood with a possible period of remission).
* exogenous acne: exposure to mineral oils (thighs and arms of mechanics, mechanics, milling machines, etc.) or to comedogenic cosmetic products.
* acne due to an endocrinological disease: most often polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Should you pop your pimples or leave them as is?
You should avoid manipulating your pimples as much as possible... This has the opposite effect you want: it stimulates the sebaceous gland to produce more sebum. There are now acne cases that are maintained by manipulating comedones! Similarly, using antiseptics or a "vigorous" cleanse is useless or even harmful.
- How long does acne last?
It depends a lot on the person. In most cases it stops at the end of adolescence. - Can you continue to wear makeup if you have acne? Yes! Choose makeup purchased in a pharmacy. Avoid sun powders which cause occlusion of the hair follicles.
- We are often told that diet is linked to acne, what foods do you recommend to avoid having acne?
We have all noticed a worsening of our acne after a not very balanced meal... Indeed, diet plays a key role for our skin. The skin is an emunctory: it is one of the areas through which our body detoxifies. In the list of major culprits: the gold medal goes to sugar and dairy products in studies. Otherwise, it is not new but diet plays an important role in having beautiful skin. You must eat 80% vegetables and 20% proteins. Consume as much fresh and seasonal products as possible (which have not been around the world 4 times) which are loaded with vitamins!
- What solutions are there to fade scars? Do you recommend laser treatment?
Laser can be a very good treatment for acne scars. Refer to your dermatologist.
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