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Acne

by www.dermaxime.com    

The term acne is normally used too lightly, as the term "acne" in reality should only be applied to the skin, where lesions have formed and cysts and deep nodules are present. A singular pimple or whitehead does not really constitute acne as such, but still needs to be treated properly so as to prevent the skin becoming infected and acne with cysts and lesions setting in.

Although medical practitioners can prescribe a selection of acne medications, which may or may not be effective, with some of them carrying potentially dangerous side effects, they sometimes neglect the psychological effect that this skin condition can have on younger patients.

Although medical science tends to hold forth the idea that it has all the answers to most questions, it simply is a fact that even medical science does not hold the key nor answer to all medical problems - including acne - and there are many areas where science simply does not know the answer.

Some people refer to plugged pores - blackheads and whiteheads as well as pimples, as acne, but as stated earlier, really only applies to cysts and deep nodules. It is this type of problem that normally leads to serious permanent scarring, although less intense problems can also leave scars.

One point that we need to make right away regarding acne, pimples and other skin blemishes is that you will most definitely make the situation worse by squeezing, popping, scratching or constantly picking at them, and this action may lead to you causing permanent scarring, as these actions will most definitely cause more inflammation and tissue damage - which is the precursor to causing scarring. 

You would need to have self control and discipline - and keep your hands away from these skin problems and have them attended to by your dermatologist or trained beauty therapist.