Acne
Acne is a chronic skin condition that causes spots, pimples, cystic lesions. Those symptoms can appear in combination or individually.
Acne usually appears on the face, neck, chest and back.
It is most common amongst teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.
What are the factors that cause acne?
The causes of acne often involves instability in the levels of certain hormones.
Human skin has pores that connect to oil glands under the skin. Follicles connect the glands to the pores. Follicles are small sacs that produce and secrete sebum.
The normal secretion of sebum from glands protects the skin. But in case of hormonal disorders, hyper secretion of sebum lead to excess greasiness and dead cells, which are transferred to the surface of the skin via follicles. Often the dead cells and the excess of greasiness block the follicles leading to edema and redness (acne).
To reduce the acne symptoms it is important to remove the excess oil from the skin. With Mey Balancing Moisturizing Cream oiliness is dramatically reduced and the skin is protected from bacteria invasion, at the same time the sebum secretion is controlled.
Factors that trigger acne
Genetic predisposition is the main factor of acne symptoms.
Other factors that may cause acne are:
- Corticosteroids and medications with lithium
- Oily cosmetic products
- Increased stress levels
- Menstrual circle
- Pregnancy
- Diet
What are the symptoms of acne?
Acne symptoms and signs vary, depending on the severity of the condition.
Acne forms:
- Whiteheads with closed plugged pores
- Blackheads with open plugged pores
- Small red tender bumps
- Large, solid painful lumps beneath the surface of the skin
- Cystic lesions
What is the most appropriate treatment for acne?
A dermatologist will define the ideal acne treatment after evaluation.
In many cases acne is treated through combination of medical treatment and with daily skin cleansing processes.
The basic rule for oily skin control is the regular cleansing with a special anti-acne product.
Mey Oily Skin Cleansing Gel is dermatologically tested. It offers deep cleansing, mild exfoliation and renewal of the skin thanks to the presence of natural ingredients gluconolactone, salicylic acid, arginine and grapefruit extract.