Acne | Acne Awareness Challenge

Hello Steemit friends,

How are you all? I hope you are all well by the grace of Allah. I am also fine by the grace of Allah.Today, I will participate in the new contest from Healthy Steem brought by the honorable Moderator @ahsansharif. The name of the Contest is"Acne | Acne Awareness Challenge". Thank you Healthy Steem for bringing this beautiful contest to us.

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What is acne, and what causes it?

Acne is a condition in the body when the hair follicles of the body are blocked by oil or sebum. This results in the formation of whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. This disease can occur in people of all ages. However, teenagers are more prone to this disease. Again, adult women usually experience this disease before their periods. This disease can occur anywhere on the body. However, it is usually more prevalent on the face, chest, back and shoulders. Another common issue is that acne is more likely to occur in areas where there are more oil glands.
Reasons: -
There are several reasons why acne occurs in different parts of the body. I am mentioning a few reasons.:

• Usually, the body produces oil to maintain normal moisture. But sometimes if this production is excessive, it can block the hair follicles. As a result, acne is born.
• Dead skin cells and oil can block the follicles. They form a plug and cause acne.
• A bacterium called Cut bacterium acnes lives on our skin. When the hair follicles become blocked for some reason, it multiplies and causes acne.
• Hormones are an important part of our body. Hormonal changes, especially during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, or conditions like PCOS, can increase oil production. And acne can appear on the skin.
• Sugar, dairy products, and foods rich in refined carbohydrates can cause acne.
• Although stress does not directly cause acne, it is indirectly responsible for causing acne.
• Some medications or cosmetics also play a role in causing acne.

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What are the different types of acne?

Acne causes discomfort in the body. There are different types of acne. I am mentioning the names of a few types of acne.

• Non-inflammatory acne- This type of acne does not cause much swelling or burning or pain in the body.
• Whitehead’s acne- The pores of this type of acne are clogged with oil or dead skin. They look very small. And they look like flesh or white spots.
• Blackheads- The pores of this type of acne are clogged, the surface is open and causes a lot of pain.This type of acne turns black due to oxidation.
• Inflammatory acne is usually swollen and red. It often causes pain
  There are also-
• Papules
• Pustules
• Nodules
• Cysts

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How can acne be prevented? (Share Home Remedy)

Although some types of acne can be treated with home remedies, not all types of acne can be treated with home remedies. Especially acne that is caused by hormonal factors. Even then, home remedies play a big role as primary treatment. I am mentioning some home remedies-

• Wash your face with a gentle non-comedogenic cleanser at least twice a day.
• A light oil-free moisturizer can be used to maintain skin balance.
• You should create interest in using non-comedogenic products.

I mentioned home remedies for acne prevention-

A honey + cinnamon mask can be used. It should be used 2-3 times a week. The honey in this remedy is antibacterial, and cinnamon is anti-inflammatory.
How to use this remedy - Apply for 10-15 minutes and then wash with warm water.

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There are also -

• Green tea toner
• Aloe vera gel
• Diluted lemon juice
• Raw garlic
  All these methods are effective. However, each method is effective for different types of acne. Therefore, the right remedy should be used by understanding the type of acne.

I would like to invite three of my friends:-

@muzack1
@joshdavid
@enrisanti

Thank you all of you for reading my post. I hope you will like my article. I am leaving today.

Allah Hafez.