Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder that affects at least 85 percent of adolescents and young adults. This disorder is often dismissed by the medical community and the general population, as a superficial affliction associated with growth, however, scientific evidence has shown that the effects of this condition are much deeper than the skin. This brief literature review discusses the potential effect of acne beyond its dermatological manifestations.
Acne develops most often on the face, neck, chest, shoulders, or back and can range from mild to severe. It can last for several months, many years, or come and go throughout life. Mild acne usually causes only pimples and blacks. Sometimes, these can turn into an infection in the skin pore (pimple). Severe acne can produce hundreds of pimples that cover large areas of skin. Cystic lesions are pimples that s are large and deep. These lesions are often painful and can leave scars on the skin.
Acne vulgaris is a disorder characterized by pimples. Caused by an increase in the release of sebum from: sebaceous glands of the skin, usually affects adolescents and young adults. The condition is associated with the infection and the blocking of secretions of the skin (sebaceous) glands. Most often, pimples appear on the face, neck, chest, shoulders and upper back.
Sometimes acne needs treatment with stronger medications or a combination of therapies. Deeper imperfections such as nodules and cysts, are more likely to leave scars. As a result, your doctor may give antibiotics by mouth, before you start the healing process. Inflammatory acne may need a combination of different therapies.
Acne vulgaris is common and affects almost all teenagers and adults at least once in their lives. Although the Global health is not impaired, acne is not a trivial disease, but can produce cutaneous and emotional scars that last a lifetime. Numerous psychological problems stem from acne, even resulting in decreased employability in adulthood. Fortunately, acne is eminently treatable, and this review provides an overview of current treatments.
Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) and other bacteria on the skin and follicles produce bacterial lipases (enzymes) that move in the follicle openings and convert sebum into free fatty acids, which irritates the follicle linings. This irritation causes excessive production of cells and cellular debris, which blocks the follicles and traps P. acnes bacteria inside.
Nodules: As opposed to the lesions mentioned above, the nodules are much larger, can be very painful, and sometimes can last for months. Nodules are large, hard bumps under the skin surface. Scarring is common. Absolutely not groped to squeeze such a lesion. It can cause severe trauma to the skin and the lesion may last for months longer than it normally would. Dermatologists often have ways of reducing the swelling and prevent scarring.
