Acne: Myths and Reality

Nearly 80 percent of teenagers suffer from acne in varying degrees. Very often it disappears entirely unexpected, but may continue for a long time, since 25% of adults continue to suffer from this "youth" problem.

The truth is that this skin disease is not just a matter of a certain age.

Sebum - one of the main causes of acne

Scientists have not yet discovered all the causes of acne. Known only major cause of this skin disease.

The primary reason is the increased excretion of sebum, which leads to oily skin and it becomes more susceptible to infections.

Then comes the problem of clogging of sebaceous follicles.They represent something Cao pocket, which is where the hair ends and sebum that the sebaceous glands release.

When the natural separation of cells in follicles not done correctly, a bud is formed, which prevents the sebum to spread on the skin surface and ends with the appearance of small comedones.


It is either open (ie. Black dot) or closed (ie. Mikrokista, which is the basis of pustules and boils).

Third but not least rank and bacteria and exactly so. propionebacterium acnes. Thirsty for sebum, they benefit from seborrhea, to produce irritating substances that are ideal for making barely inflammation in large red and inflamed pimple.

Predisposing factors

The biggest culprit for acne are hormones, which explains why it is a major problem in adolescents, when the body undergoes many hormonal changes.


These are mostly androgens - male hormones, which also separates the woman, but in smaller quantities. Because they stimulate the sebaceous glands may lead to the formation of pimples and eat bacteria: two factors that favor the formation of pimples.

There are also other phenomena, such as heredity, whose influence also should not be underestimated.

Improper use of cosmetics can also cause acne, and the adoption of certain medications such as cortisone, birth control and some others.

Some wrong ideas about skin and acne

Sun, whose action at first glance seems healing is unpleasant for those suffering from acne skin, as they often prepare the emergence of this disease has a collection of shade. A better option is to protect the skin with a sunscreen with high SPF.

The role of stress is often cited as a reason, but still remains controversial. According to some scientists nervous stimulating hormone secretion and hence promote the occurrence of acne.

As for the relationship between food and the production of sebum, it is not yet proven, as well as the misinterpretation that acne is related to sexual relations.

Skin - a mirror of health

The beauty is achieved through proper nutrition, natural cosmetics and stress.
At a time when there was no medical or technical equipment or laboratory tests, doctors had to make the diagnosis on the basis of what they see. Furthermore, urine, blood and stool, skin was also an indicator of the health of the body and possible diseases.
Some certainly know the relationship between Graves' eyes and overactive thyroid, or think of liver disease, when you notice signs or red spidery spots on the skin. But in the past, doctors have gone much further. Have smelled urine, and sometimes they even try it to prove diabetes. Red cheeks in most cases mean mitral valve insufficiency of the heart, while gray, pale skin is associated with kidney disease.
Man is so arranged that in terms of skin care primarily from its embellishment, ie of its facade cleaning. But often forget that skin is not just a shell. Thanks to it, we make contact with the external environment and also dissociate from it. It helps us to "touch" and "realize" the world around us. The skin is an organ of feeling, of touching while - sex organ. Through it, the body breathe and sweat.
The skin not only reflects our body state, and it reflects our feelings. We can not in any way tampered with, it was pink when I feel good. Red with shame, fear and pale gray, when we have stomach problems.
As a sensitive seismograph, it affects our health
Prolonged stress as do old tan and gray. People undergoing great stress can be aged for one night, and their hair to white set. Famous are the links between brain and skin - for mental stress most often begin to develop or appear dermatoses.
These and others. examples sound pretty logical, but apparently there are many links that sound paradoxical. Many people practice jogging for example, look older, although often in the fresh air. Or see his girlfriend, which, although taken with calories and making costly cosmetic care, fight premature aging.
So far, those cases were attributed to errors in the genes. But modern science give another explanation of things -reasons are invisible inflammatory outbreaks, and the recipe reads:
"Shut off the internal fire!" Ie take measures against malnutrition and stress that interfere with hormone metabolism and substances - agents in the body and cause minimal, unobtrusive and painless micro-inflammation the skin - the real causes of wrinkles, flaccid skin, premature aging and pending contours of the face.
But where the enemy is exposed, it can be effectively defeated. This can be exhilarating to proper nutrition, natural cosmetics and effective methods of stress management.
The results you'll be amazed. In the fight against the enemies of the renewal of skin is your best ally: every 28 days, skin cells are renewed. That means taking appropriate measures, only a month to look several years younger and healthier than you were before.

Aging Skin

If the essence of life is in constant change, the most notable evidence of this is our skin. That it is the body that are most noticeable change in the natural course of the processes of growth, development and aging.

Apart from age (chronological aging), however, the skin is affected negatively by a number of other factors such as sun, wind, cold, bad habits, etc. Let this article to take the necessary measures to keep your skin looking fresh and well.

Skin changes associated with aging
The skin becomes rough
The skin becomes inelastic, due mainly to loss of elastic tissue (elastin)
The skin loses its density and becomes more transparent with age. This happens due to thinning of the superficial skin layer (epidermis)
Skin lesions appear as benign tumors
The skin becomes more "brittle" as a result of changes in the area between the epidermis and dermis
The skin becomes more fragile. This is due to thinning of the wall of blood vessels with age.
Changes in the skin:

The loss of fat especially in the cheeks, temples, chin, nose and eyes may be the cause of sagging skin, seemingly sunken eyes and poor appearance.
The loss of teeth in the field can cause visible wrinkles around the mouth.
Replacement of cartilage with bone highlights bone structure of the nose.
Dry and irritated skin
Dry and irritated skin is a sign of the natural changes of aging. About 85% of older people complain of irritated when they are indoors and heated dry air. This is mainly due to the loss of sebaceous glands.

Everything else, which further dries the skin by excessive use of soap and hot tubs may worsen the problem. If your skin is very dry and you are complaining of constant itching, consult a doctor. This condition can cause many more serious problems - can worsen your sleep, make you irritable or be a symptom of disease. Some medications can increase itching.

Harmful factors
How your skin changes with age depends on a variety of factors, most important of which are:

• lifestyle
• nutrition
• heredity
• personal habits

Of course, there are many other factors that influence. Essential for the appearance of wrinkles and skin spots are normal processes of aging, excessive sun exposure and loss of subcutaneous fat (fat between the skin and muscles).

Stress, pregnancy, the movements of facial muscles and posture during sleep are secondary factors that accelerate skin changes. When the skin loses its elasticity, gravitational forces cause the skin of eyebrows and eyelids hang but that of the cheeks and jaw to relax and to form a "double chin".

Lines as a result of facial movements are more visible when the skin starts to lose its elasticity (usually as people reach the age 30-40 years). These lines can be horizontal on the forehead, nose vertical or rounded in temples, upper cheeks and around mouth.

Posture during sleep
The position of the head on the pillow can also indicate a negative impact on the appearance of the face. As a result of compression of the face to the pillow in bed can wrinkle, which are located mostly in the forehead, eyebrows starting and ending in the hairline near the temples. Another characteristic of their location above the root of the nose or in the form of small rounded lines around the temple, the upper cheek and mouth.

The best sleep position for your person is sleeping on his back.

Exposure to intense sunlight
Ultraviolet rays from the sun damage the elastic fibers of the skin, leading to loss of skin elasticity, and stretching to its appearance of wrinkles. The skin loses its ability to restore its original position after stretching. It also becomes more fragile, and recovery processes occur more slowly. Remember that sun damage to skin, may not occur immediately but over time they accumulate and eventually become visible.

Although skin has some reparative abilities, almost nothing can repair skin damage caused by excessive stay under the sun. However, it is never too late to start to keep. The most effective way is to avoid long exposure to the sun or at least use sunscreen creams and lotions.

Smoking
Smoking also spoils your skin! Smokers have more wrinkles than nonsmokers of the same age and same type of skin show a large number of studies.

Hormonal factors

Well known for its effect on mood and osteoporosis, estrogen's also exert a strong influence on the processes of aging. Therefore, in menopause, a reduction of hormonal activity, aging processes are accelerated. Hormonal changes distort the normal structure of the skin: it loses its density, dry, relaxing dermo epidemic compound. Face loses its oval.

Partial solution to this problem can be found in the intake of phytoestrogens or hormone replacement therapy. For this purpose, consult your doctor.