Acne is a chronic disease that affects self-esteem, according to a Mexican expert

Not caring for acne leaves scars that can affect the youth's self-esteem. (ARCHIVE)

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

"Its highest incidence is between 13 and 25 years and affects both sexes, although it is more severe in men.It is a multifactorial chronic disease that emotionally affects people," he said.

Acne has inflammatory and noninflammatory lesions, which can range from known pimples to pimples.

According to the specialist, because this disease causes a change in the body image, as often happens on the face, the patients may have low self-esteem, fear, shame, Anxiety and depression.

"It is a chronic disease, with periods when it seems to disappear and others where it worsens and which also affects the image, the quality of

The Secretary of the Mexican Federation of Dermatology said that in adults, it affects 3% of men and 12% of common women in adolescence, the expert said that this condition can persist until 39. at 30 or 40.

Canalizo said that it is a disease that results from various factors, including genetics, because those with severe acne have a father or a mother. "This may be due to the exaggerated secretion of free fatty acids produced by hormonal stimulation of the sebaceous glands, clogging of the hair follicle and the resulting inflammation, as well as the presence of bacteria" , he said.

This disease, he explains, is manifested on the forehead, cheeks, nose, neck, back, in itchy and rarely in the shoulders and buttocks.

"It is characterized by seborrhea. grains) open or closed (pimples), and abscesses of different sizes, which in some cases can be very large and confluing multiple lesions, "he said.

Canalizo said that when this condition s chronic, should to seek the help of a dermatologist in a timely manner, it is a treatable condition.

"It is 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, treatment in oral retinoids. "In these cases, you must monitor patients because you can not drink alcohol during treatment and, in the case of women, it is not recommended to become pregnant because that the drug can cause malformations in the fetus. "

He explained that the goal of treatments for acne is to reduce seborrhea, prevent the formation of new pimples and d? Eliminate those already formed, as well as reduce inflammatory lesions.

Once controlled, it seeks to improve the sequelae – spots and scars -, but also avoid or space relapses, especially in adolescence , a stage in which the acne is not cured, only controlled.

The expert stressed the importance of and avoid believing in myths and home remedies "that can damage the skin significantly and leave scars".

Similarly, he recommended to avoid squeezing the grains and using "miraculous" products.

The advice of Canalizo is to wash the face once a day with AC acidic pH soap, 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.

Not caring for acne leaves scars that can affect the young person's self-esteem. (ARCHIVER)

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