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Overview on Acne and its Causes
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Journal of Cosmetology & Trichology

ISSN: 2471-9323

Open Access

Editorial - (2022) Volume 8, Issue 1

Overview on Acne and its Causes

Anne Eady*
*Correspondence: Anne Eady, Department of Dermatology, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom, Email:
Department of Dermatology, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom

Received: 08-Jan-2022, Manuscript No. JCTT-22-53209; Editor assigned: 10-Jan-2022, Pre QC No. P-53209; Reviewed: 15-Jan-2022, QC No. Q-53209; Revised: 20-Jan-2022, Manuscript No. R-53209; Published: 27-Jan-2022 , DOI: 10.4172/2471-9323.22.8.172
Citation: Eady, Anne. “Overview on Acne and its Causes.” J Cosmo Tricho 8 (2022): 172. DOI: 10.4172/2471-9323.22.8.172.
Copyright: © 2022 Eady A. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Editorial

Acne is a persistent, inflammatory skin disorder that creates pimples and patches on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest and upper arms, among other places. Skin inflammation shows itself as whiteheads, zits, pimples, blisters and knobs. It is the most prevalent skin ailment in the United States, with up to 50 million people affected each year. It is most frequent during puberty, when the sebaceous glands become active, although it can happen at any age. It isn't unsafe, but it may leave scars on the skin. Male hormones released by the adrenal glands in both males and females activate the glands, which create oil. Between the ages of 12 and 24, at least 85% of persons in the United States suffer with acne. Acne vulgaris is a fairly prevalent face skin condition that accounts for over 10% of all ambulatory dermatological consultations in the United States each year. The involvement of different epidermal barrier functions in diverse dermatological illnesses, particularly the stratum corneum permeability barrier and antimicrobial barrier, have gotten more attention over time. As a result, it has become clear that expert skin care guidance is critical in the overall management of acne vulgaris.

There are several home cures for acne that have been offered, but not all of them have been scientifically validated.

Diet: It's uncertain if diet has a role in acne aggravation. Scientists have discovered that persons who consume a diet rich in vitamins A and E, as well as zinc, may have a decreased chance of severe acne. The relationship between acne and food is "controversial," according to one assessment, although a lowglycemic-load diet may assist, according to another.

Tea-tree oil: According to the results of a 60-patient research published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 5-percent tea-tree oil may help cure mild to moderate acne.

Tea: There is some evidence that polyphenols from tea, notably green tea, used topically in a topical formulation can help reduce sebum production and cure acne. However, rather than utilising tea directly, the chemicals in this case were isolated from it.

Moisturisers: According to studies, moisturisers can help to calm the skin, especially in patients who are using acne medications like isotretinoin. Creams containing aloe vera or witch hazel at a centralization of at minimum 10% can be unwinding and maybe mitigating.

Causes

Acne is primarily a hormonal disorder triggered by androgen hormones, which peak in activity between adolescence and early adulthood. Skin break out is made by responsiveness these chemicals, which can be exacerbated by surface microorganisms on the skin and unsaturated fats in the oil organs.

Each pore on your skin is a follicle's entry. A hair and a sebaceous (oil) organ make up the follicle. Sebum (oil) is created by the oil organ and goes up the hair shaft, out of the pore and onto your skin. Sebum keeps your skin graceful and saturated.

Skin break out can be brought about by at least one issues with the oil interaction. It can happen when:

  • Your follicles create an excessive amount of oil.
  • In your pores, dead skin cells gather.
  • Bacteria accumulate in your pores.

These issues have a role in the development of pimples. At the point when a microorganism flourishes in a stopped pore and the oil can't leave, a pimple structures [1-5].

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