LONDON -- Who gets acne?

Most people get acne in the age between 12 and 25, but often some older and younger people are affected by it. Normally it affects in the face but in some cases, it may also affect in back, neck and chest. Severity can range from mild to severe. Out of 100 teenagers, every 9 to 10 develop some degree of acne; sometime it is mild. However, 3 to 10 teenagers may have severe acne that needs treatment to prevent scarring. Severe acne may last up to 4 to 5 years or even more than that.

Types of acne:

Sometimes the top layer of the skin becomes thicker combined with dead cells that are shed into the pores. You can find the plugs that creates blockage on the top of the pores, as tiny spots called blackheads and white heads. Acne does not proceed beyond mild to moderate stage when you see a number of small pimples, blackheads and whiteheads.

A number of bacterium live in the skin, they do no harm. If a large number of trapped sebum may cause inflammation. If it occurs, it causes redness in the surrounding skin and spots become larger filled with pustules. In some cases, the pustules become larger and develop some cysts.

What causes Acne?

Sebaceous gland attached to the hair follicles are stimulated at the time of puberty that may causes to acne. Sebum protects our skin but too much oil production might change the manner of your skin. It makes the follicles to enlarge. The wall of follicle might rupture with irritating substances and normal skin bacteria access into the deeper layer of the skin that causes irritation and acne.

Apart from above mentioned reason oily food, dirt, heredity, stressful life, usage of low quality cos blepheroplasty (http://www.harleybodyclinic.co.uk/surgical/eyelid-surgery...) surgery metics can develop acne.

Acne treatment:

Skin Peeling

Skin peeling is the safest way to fight against severe acne problem. This treatment aims for skin brightening and removing acne scar, pigmentation and reduces sign of aging. A trained surgeon should administer skin peel treatment. Treatable areas include- Face, Hand, Neck and other.

During your consultation period the surgeon will review all the medical history of the patient and will advise whether the treatment is suitable for you or not. Except for superficial peeling, most of the skin type needs to follow a proper medication before having peeling. Once your skin is fully prepared, your peel treatment can take place.

A solution is applied and you might feel an itching and tingling. The sensation may vary from mild to uncomfortable, depending on your tolerance capabilities. Once the solution is neutralized, sensation goes away. It takes about 30 minutes to be finished. You may need to have 3 to 6 sittings to get flawless skin.

Microdermabrasion

A special tool is used in this minimally invasive technique to remove dead skin cells layer by layer. After the procedure your skin will be smooth and bright. Microdermabrasion also helps to even the texture of the skin.


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