Acne, a chronic disease that affects self-esteem: experts

Acne is a skin disease that affects 70% of young people in the world and who, if not treated properly, leaves scars that affect them. self-esteem said Efe Susana Canalizo, secretary of the Mexican Federation of Dermatology

"Its highest incidence was between 13 and 25 years of age and affects both sexes although 39 it is more severe in men: it is a chronic multifactorial disease

Acne is manifested by inflammatory and noninflammatory lesions, which can range from known pimples to pimples.

According to the specialist, because of because it often occurs on the face, patients may have low self-esteem, fear, shame, anxiety and the depression.

"This is a chronic disease, with periods in which it seems disappearing and others in which it worsens and that also affects the image, quality of life and emotional stability of those who suffer from it, "he said.

The secretary of the Mexican Federation of Dermatology in adults, affects 3% of men and 12% of women

Although it is more common in adolescence, the expert specified that this condition may persist until 30 or 40 years

Canalizo says that it is a disease that results from various factors, including including genetics, because those with very severe acne have a father or mother who has it too. [19659003"Thismaybeanexaggeratedsecretionoffattyacidsproducedbythehormonalstimulationoftheembryonictissues"hesaid"

detailed, manifests itself in the front, cheeks, nose, neck , back, chest and rarely to the shoulders and buttocks.

"It is characterized by seborrhea: increased secretion of fats or closed (pimples), and abscesses of different sizes, which in some cases can be very large and confluent several wounds." [19659003] Canalizo indicated that when this condition is chronic, should seek the help of a dermatologist in a timely manner as it is a treatable disease

"It's a very complex disease, but not everyone knows how to treat it." The treatments depend on the type of acne: they can be retinoids applied or combined with antibiotics, although these should not be used for a long time, "he said.

In extreme cases, Oral retinoids

"In these cases, patients should be under control because alcohol can not be taken during treatment and, in the case women, it is not recommended to become pregnant because the drug can It explained that the goal of acne treatments is to reduce seborrhea, prevent the formation of new pimples and to eliminate those already formed, as well as to reduce the inflammatory lesions.

Once controlled, one seeks to improve the sequelae -stains and scars-, but also to avoid or space out relapses, especially in adolescence, stage where acne does not heal, sun or controlled

The expert pointed out the importance of ## 147 ## 39, avoid believing in myths and home remedies "that can damage the skin in a way that important and leave scars. "

Similarly, recommended to avoid squeezing the grains and the use of" miraculous "products.

The advice of Canalizo is to wash the face once a day with soap actiacne acid pH, without abrasives and alcohol, which can be easily rinsed.

Finally, he said that you should always seek the help of a specialist for a diagnosis and prompt treatment.

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