OUTBREAK OF SKIN LESION

Pimple is the outbreak of skin lesion due to acne, the known disorder. The skin oil glands makes too much sebum. It is an oily substance that caused plugged pores. It may also cause by the rapid production of a bacteria. Most of the acne lesion can be found in neck, face, chest, back and shoulders.

It is the common skin disease that may cause disfigurement and permanent scarring. Most of the pimples occurred in their early childhood especially during their adolescent years. Both men and women are prone to the disorder. Young men are preferably more affected than women. Women’s acne was related to hormonal change but it slowly reduced as they grow older. Some women still affected with acne at the age of less than 40 of age.

Women were mostly affected by this troublesome health condition. If pimples are severe, women will develop low-self-esteem, has poor body image and feeling depressed.

There were many kinds of skin lesion. Cyst was located deep within the skin. The nodules located deeper in the skin. They were painful and if severe, it cause scarring. 

Pustule (pimples) contains pus and appeared red at the base of infected area. Papule is called plugged pore.  If it stays under the skin is called closed comedo forming white bump or white bead. While the blackheads are comedos that open up and appeared blackish on the surface of the skin. Its black color formed as the air reacts with the excess oil.

What factors triggered acne:

-If there is hormonal change during puberty.

-If there is hormonal change in adult.

-Certain medicines used in depression can cause acne.

-Too much facial make-up.

-Pressure on the skin.

-Family history of acne formation.

During adolescent years, the girls have increased concentration of female hormones (androgen). The glands will become larger producing more sebum.

Hormonal changes in female adult mostly appeared during menstrual cycle that induces acne. Most often, it formed few days before the cycle then disappear after the cycle. It also appeared during pregnancy and during menopausal stage. To keep the face clean, work it with clean water with the used if mild soap that will not irritate the skin, twice a day is enough.

There are many medicines in the trade that can cure acne and prevents further infection. Treatment is effective with the supervision of a dermatologist.

Severe acne infection will result to swelling or redness to the affected area and scarring to the skin. But it can be treated by taking antibiotic pills as advised by the dermatologist. Large cyst that will not respond to treatment will be taken by draining the pus or removing entirely the cyst. Never attempt to pick or squeeze the cyst to prevent infection and only worsen the condition of the skin. It is the necessity to take care the skin and always have better personal hygiene.

There are good points to prevent acne to form:

-Clean your skin in the morning and afternoon. Use mild soap and wash it thoroughly. Don’t scrub the skin harshly, it will bring irritation.

-Don’t let the skin to get sunburned to avoid the risk of skin cancer and premature aging of the skin.

-Use make-up products that can safeguard the sensitivity of your skin. 

The condition of your skin will depend on how you took care of it. Cleanliness is the secret of glowing skin free from irritation and scars. A healthy skin is a healthy life. It can boost your self-esteem and many people will notice you on the street. Take good care of your skin and your skin will take care of you to be known.