Frequently Asked Questions About Acne

Online, October 4, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Which is the role of the food in which has occurred of the acne?

The recent studies seem to assemble a bond between the pushes of acne and an excessive fast sugar contribution (sugar, sweetened drinks, sweetened food). Certain studies evoke also the role of milk and its derivatives, but the bond seems weak and must be specified. These data must be confirmed by complementary studies. The fast sugar excess is however not a good thing it thus should be avoided. It is still necessary to elucidate the role of the fatty-acids omega 3, the fatty-acids, antioxydants and of the vitamin has, zinc and food fibers.

Which is the role of sexuality in the development of the acne?

There does not exist any study which makes it possible to bind the type or the frequency of the sexual activity to the development of the acne. The absence of sexual activity, the autoerotism, homosexuality are not factors which cause the acne.

Which is the role of the washing of the skin during the acne?

The frequency of washings of the skin does not influence the acne within the limits of a normal hygiene. Too frequent washings of skin or with irritating soaps (gummings) induce irritations.

How long my acne will last?

The acne lasts four to six years in general but sometimes much more. The dermatologist more and more often meets men and women of ripe age who still present acne. Close to a woman on two (45%) of more than 25 years acne presents.

Is the acne simply an esthetic problem?

The acne is a skin disease which resounds seriously on quality of life and self estimates, it must be taken with serious by the parents and the actors of health.

Can the acne leave final marks?

The even moderate acne often leaves final marks, all the more important as the acne is severe. The treatment of the scars of acne is always very difficult, the best treatment is thus preventive.

Which are the characteristics of the acne on the skin coloured, black or crossbreed ?

The acne on coloured, black or crossbreed skin poses specific problems because the coloured skin "mark" much. The red buttons leave pigmented black spots which persist of the months. The use of creams depigmentation is sometimes necessary.

Is it necessary to prefer products of pharmacy or to buy the products in the aesthetician?

The use of cosmetics not comedogenic is necessary when one has acne. it is thus necessary to prefer the products of the large laboratories dermo-cosmetic to those of perfumeries.

How long should it be counted so that my acne disappears completely once the begun treatment?

A local treatment and well led general give only few results after one month of treatment, 20% of improvement after two months, 60% after six months and 80% after eight month. A treatment by isotretinoin allows 100% of improvement into 3 to 6 months.

Can contraception worsen my acne?

Many contraceptives can worsen the acne in particular those which contain derivatives of the nortestosterone (adepal, minidril, trinordiol, ludeal, microval, mirena). The interruption of a contraception is also often the occasion of a push of acne.

Does the sun improve to you it my acne?

The exposure to the sun improves the "red buttons very temporarily" it is at the price of a thickening of the skin and microcomedones which will cause a push of acne three weeks after the exposure to the sun. On the whole, the sun worsens the acne and can involve complications with the treatments which often contra-indicate the exposure to the sun (peroxide of benzoyl, resorcin, tetracyclines, isotretinoïne).

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