Dentist Everett

About 90% of all teens suffer acne on the face to some level.  The worst inflammatory type is oftentimes referred to as cystic.  The huge nodules or boils can appear on the buttocks, in the armpits and anywhere else that perspiration collects in the hair follicles or pores .

It was once common knowledge that poor hygiene caused breakouts, the current advice is to avoid over-cleansing .  Stripping away the skin’s natural oils with strong cleansers and may stimulate the sebaceous glands to artificially increase the production of sebum . 

The production of too much sebum by the sebaceous glands is one of the factors that causes inflammation deep inside the pore.  When pores tighten , oils and dead skin cells become trapped . 

Bacterium by nature present on the skin’s surface and inside of the pores mixes with the sebum and dead cells to produce the pus that is seen in pimples.  It is often said that there are three causes of pimples : inordinate sebum production, extensive growth of bacteria and inflammation. Taking a holistic skin care approach is beneficial .

It is hard to measure things like excess sebum production or bacteria overgrowth .  It is also hard to determine how much of a role they play in facial acne.  Conversely, it is much easier to measure the role of inflammation, and it is now known that it if likely the primary factor .

The best strategy for reducing breakouts must then focus on inflammation .  Here are some suggestions .

Redness and irritation are sure signs of inflammation , at least to some extent.  It’s a good idea to use the mildest cleansers and only when the skin is actually infected, not as a regular part of your daily skin care regimen . It is important that skin care products contain natural ingredients like phytessence wakame.

Although exfoliation may be helpful for removing dead skin cells, products designed for exfoliation usually contain granules that leave miniature scratches in the skin’s surface .  So, they actually contribute to inflammation.  A glycolic peel done at a spa or a dermatologist’s office would be a better choice.  Extrapone nutgrass is also good to help give the skin a more even tone .

The use of a deep cleansing kaolin-based clay mask on a bi-weekly basis can help keep the pores clean and reduce inflammation at the same time.  There are many other tips for reducing facial acne.  Cleaning gently is just the first step.