The Breakdown of Acne Break-Outs

THE BREAKDOWN OF ACNE BREAK-OUTS ADOLESCENT/ TEENAGE ACNE BLACKHEADS ADULT ROSACEA ADULT ACNE WHITEHEADS ENLARGED PORES CYSTIC ACNE SCARRING RISK? High High Medium None Low Low Low CAUSE • Genetically predeter- mined oil • Mild form of • The face's • Oil material Aggravated by new hormones that stimulate Usually occurs in individuals Large, Deep pimples, caused by multiple glands fusing together with deep inflammation, without a communication with the surface. gets stuck in gland but the skin acne. blood vessels overactive gland size and density. ages 25 and older. "Open" pimple in which oil and other gland secretions response to bacteria on the skin. is covered rather than oil production from glands. • Can be worsened with age or very hot humid • Hormonal changes, stress, dry or sensitive skin. open. get stuck to create a plug in a pore. • Possibly genetic sensitivity to acne conditions. • Surface of the skin remains normally present on face. • More common in women than open. men. SYMPTOMS • Usually • Surface of skin looks dark and black. • Sensitive skin – easily irritated. • Enlarged pores in skin. • May look like "lumps". • Inflamed • White bumps on surface of skin. appearance with redness, swelling, and pain. occurs as jawline or chin acne in • Red bumps late 30's to 50's. • Redness and dilated blood vessels of the face. Many people call any enlarged under the skin. Usually form on the face but may also appear on the back, chest, • Pus filled. • Can be painful if cystic. • Painful, unsightly and long lasting. pore on their nose a blackhead, because when the oil hits the air, it turns dark. arms, ears and shoulders. • Can be combined with: - Acne-type pimples. Enlarged nose. - Red, sensitive or sty-prone eyelids. TREATMENTS Topical/Oral Prescriptions Hormonal Therapy/ Isotretinoin(Accutane) Presented By: Light/Laser In-office Procedures advanced DERMATOLOGY • INNOVATIVE SKINCARE Sources: http://www.aad.org/dermatology-a-to-z/diseases-and-treatments/a---d/acne/diagnosis-treatment http://www.aad.org/dermatology-a-to-z/diseases-and-treatments/a---d/acne/diagnosis-treatment http://www.advdermatology.com/acne-pages-98.php