What Type of Acne Do You Have and How Can You Treat It?
WHAT TYPE OF ACNE DO YOU HAVE?
(How Can You Treat It?)
If you have acne, don't worry, you are not alone. Here at Effortless Skin, we've created a helpful infographic packed with information to help you treat your acne, however severe it may be.
WHO DES ACNE AFFECT?
ACNE affects young adults the most
More than 90% of teenagers have acne
Peak outbreaks in women are between 17-18 years old
Peak outbreaks in men are between 19-20 years old
It can also affect adults into their 20s,30s and later
HOW SEVERE IS YOUR ACNE?
SEBORRHEA
scaly red skin
COMEDONES
blackheads and whiteheads
PAPULES
pinheads
PUSTULES
pimples
NODULES
large papules
MILD ACNE
What does it look like?
Spots on lower part of the face - around mouth, jaw and neck
Face, beck, upper back and chest affected - area with the highest concentration of sebaceous glands
Treatment Plan:
Don't pick - this could cause scarring
Don't over wash - this will aggravate your spots
Choose oil-free cosmetics
Diet and Exercise
As well as being active, consider the following foods:
Nuts and Leafy Greens
Contains Vitamin E - Protects against acne scarring
Onions, Garlics and Whole Grains
Contains Selenium - A powerful antioxidant which helps to reduce inflammation and preserve elasticity
Oranges, Melons, Tomatoes
Contains Vitamin C - Protects against acne scarring and helps to heal damaged or irritated skin
Carrots and Sweet Potatoes
Contains Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene - Enhances the benefits of Selenium
Salmon and Walnuts
Contains Omega-3 fatty acids - Excellent at giving your skin a radiant glow, helps reduce inflammation and fights against blemishes
Spinach, Green Tea, Cherries and Berries
Contains Antioxidants - These attack free radicals known to cause skin damage
Fig, Brown Rice and Artichokes
Contains Magnesium - Balances out the acne-inducing hormones
Water
Keeps your body and skin hydrated
MODERATE TO SEVERE ACNE
What does it look like?
Visibly more inflammatory spots such as papules and pustules, with many more nodules
Non-inflammatory comedones
Treatment Plan:
Keep up with the treatment plan for Mild-Acne
Use a combination of topical treatments and oral antibiotics
Oral Antibiotics:
These will need to be prescribed to you by your GP or Dermatologist
Doxycycline
Minocycline
Tetracycline
Erythromycin
Topical Treatments:
Use cosmetics and cosmeceuticals with the following ingredients:
Salicylic Acid
Benzoyl Peroxide
Glycolic Acid
As a general rule, topical treatments should be used in the follow ways:
Cleanse
Tone
Moisturise
SEVERE ACNE
What does it look like?
Deep, painful cysts
Inflammation from papules, pustules and nodules
Scarring
Irregular skin surface
Treatment Plan:
Persist with Topical Treatments
Speak to your GP and Dermatologist
Medication known as Isotretinoin may be prescribed only by your dermatologist
Beneficial effects of Isotretinoin include:
1 Reduces the production of sebum
2 Prevents follicles from becoming clogged
3 Decreases the amount of bacteria on the skin
4 Reduces redness and swelling in and around spots
Other Treatments
Comedone Extractor
cleaning out whiteheads and blackheads with a pen shaped instrument
Chemical Peels
applying a chemical solution causing the skin to peel, with new skin replacing it
Photodynamic Therapy
applying light to the skin to remove symptoms
IN ALL INSTANCES, WE ADVISE THAT YOU SPEAK TO YOUR GP AND DERMATOLOGIST FIRST. WHAT TYPE OF ACNE DO YOU HAVE? (How Can You Treat It?) If you have acne, don't worry, you are not alone. Here at Effortless Skin, we've created a helpful Infographic packed with information to help you treat your acne, however severe it may be. WHO DOES ACNE AFFECT? Peak outbreaks in women are between Peak outbreaks in men are It can also affect adults into their More than between ACNE 90% 17-18 19-20 20s,30s of teenagers have acne years old years old and later 2 affects young adults the most HOW SEVERE IS YOUR ACNE? Acne is characterised by areas of the skin containing: SEBORRHEA COMEDONES PAPULES PUSTULES NODULES scaly red skin blackheads and pinheads pimples large papules whiteheads MILD ACNE What does it look like? • Spots on lower part of the face - around mouth, jaw and neck • Face, neck, upper back and chest affected - area with the highest concentration of sebaceous glands Treatment Plan: • Don't pick - this could cause scarring • Don't over wash - this will aggravate your spots • Choose oil-free cosmetics • Diet and Exercise -- As well as being active, consider the following foods: Nuts and Leafy Greens Onions, Garlics Oranges, Melons, and Whole Grains Tomatoes Contains Vitamin E- Contains Selenium - Contains Vitamin C - Protects against acne scarring A powerful antioxidant which helps to reduce inflammation and preserve elasticity Protects against acne scarring and helps to heal damaged or irritated skin Spinach, Green Tea, Cherries and Berries Carrots and Salmon and Walnuts Sweet Potatoes Contains Vitamin A and Contains Antioxidants- Contains Omega-3 fatty acids - Excellent at giving your skin a radiant glow, helps reduce inflammation and fights against blemishes Beta-Carotene - Enhances the benefits These attack free radicals known to cause skin of Selenium damage Fig, Brown Rice and Artichokes Water Keeps your body and skin hydrated Contains Magnesium - Balances out the acne-inducing hormones MODERATE TO SEVERE ACNE What does it look like? • Visibly more inflammatory spots such as papules and pustules, with many more nodules • Non-inflammatory comedones Treatment Plan: • Keep with the treatment plan for Mild-Acne • Use a combination of topical treatments and oral antibiotics Oral Antibiotics: These will need to be prescribed to you by your GP or Dermatologist Doxycycline Minocycline Tetracycline Erythromycin Topical Treatments: Use cosmetics and cosmeceuticals with the following ingredients: • Salicylic Acid • Benzoyl Peroxide • Glycolic Acid As a general rulo, topical treatments should be used in the following ways: Cleanse Tone Moisturise SEVERE ACNE What does it look like? • Deep, painful cysts • Inflammation from papules, pustules and nodules • Scarring • Irregular skin surface Treatment Plan: • Persist with Topical Treatments • Speak to your GP and Dermatologist • Medication known as Isotretinoin may be prescribed only by your dermatologist - Beneficial effects of Isotretinoin include: O Reduces the production of sebum 3 Decreases the amount of bacteria on the skin 2 Prevents follicles from becoming clogged O Reduces redness and swelling in and around spots Other Treatments Comedone Extractor Chemical Peels Photodynamic Therapy cleaning out whiteheads and blackheads with a pen shaped instrument applying a chemical solution causing the skin to peel, with new skin replacing it applying light to the skin to remove symptoms IN ALL INSTANCES, WE ADVISE THAT YOU SPEAK TO YOUR GP AND DERMATOLOGIST FIRST. The information contained within this Infographic has bean provided by Effortless Skin. effortless skin The UK based cosmeceutical retailer helps treat a number of skin conditions, such as ocne. SOURCES 1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/physical_health/conditions/acnelshtml 2. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/acne-care-11/severe-acne 3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wikd/Acne_vulgaris 4. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/acne-care-11/mild-acne 5. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/acne-care-1/mod-to-severe 6. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/acne-care-11/severe-acne 7. http://laurenconrad.com/blog/post/tuesday-ten-acne-fighting-foods 8. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Acne/Pages/Treatment.aspx
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