Acne Vulgaris - Pimples

Acne (pimples) are a commonly seen in the age group of 15 to 30 years. They are associated with lots of stress and anxiety among the patients as they can heal with scarring and hyperpigmentation. Acne are a result of occlusion of the sebaceous glands present on face, chest and upper back. The reason for this occlusion are many like increased activity of these glands during this age group, obstruction to the duct of the gland etc etc.

Acne present with variety of lesions like black heads (open comedones), white heads (closed comedones), red raised papules, pus filled lesions etc. Acne may be precipitated by several factors like stress, anxiety, hormonal levels, some medicines etc. Role of diet in acne is controversial, previously it was believed that diet plays an important role in acne, but as off now there is no scientific evidence that diet plays any role in acne. But, still if some patients can associate some foods with worsening of acne they can avoid them. Most important exacerbating factor is stress.
Acne may be associated with a great degree of psychological disturbances like anxiety, depression etc. So what can we do to get rid of acne. Hmmm...........first n foremost acne is not a disease so we can just control it, time will cure them. After some age acne stop coming. So, the main aim of treatment is to keep them under control and to prevent scarring like pigmentation, pitted scars etc. There are several treatment options for managing acne including antibiotic creams, benzoyl peroxide creams, retinoid creas. In case they are more severe several oral medications like oral antibiotics, oral retinoids can be tried. Provided u take proper care of your acne it shouldnt be a big problem. So what are the things that you can do to help your acne.

• FIRST & FOREMOST - STOP WORRYING ABOUT THEM because that by itself can worsen your acne,
• Second - dont pick at your acne as that is likely to cause scarring,
• Third - wash your face regularly and avoid using oily make-up's go for lighter non-oily make ups,
• Fourth - Dont use too much of moisturisers,
• Fifth - dont try any home remedy on them, consult a good dermatologist and he can surely help you.
• Sixth - Food scientifically has no role in acne, so you need not stop eating things that you like.

Acne respond slowly to treatment you got to have patience to follow what your doctor has advised you. Avoid getting into scarring, once scarring is developed treatment is prolonged and u may require chemical peeling, laser treatment etc. So, dont allow your acne to stop you from enjoying your life ................it can be managed most often with simple treatments.

Dermatology

Dermatology is a branch of medicine that deals with disorders of skin, hair and nail. This is the branch that deals with the largest organ of our body, the skin. Since ancient times men and women have been obsessed with looking good, of which good skin forms a fundamental requirement. Other than looking good, a healthy skin has been considered as an integral part of good health.

Skin because of its location is at an interface between the internal & external environment, peforming several important function in maintaining normal body functions including temperature regulation, maintaining water & electrolyte balance, defense against physical & chemical agents..................to name just a few of many. And not to forget the role it plays in psychosocial well-being of humans.

Becasue of it being exposed, any skin problem is associated with lots of stress & anxiety. Even a minor skin problem causes lots of anxiety among patients because of its visibility. But as they say every problem has a solution, similarly every skin problem has a solution too. Thats where the role of dermatologist comes.

I would like to help anyone who has any queries related to skin, hair and nail. I will surely be answering to your questions so do feel free to ask...............