Bacteria, the Cause of Acne
Other than early aging, another problem that makes women anxious is acne, especially among teenage girls and young adults. Acne appears when the sexual hormone androgen activates the face’s oil glands, pushing them to produce excess sebum and causing the pores to become obstructed. In turn, the dust and dirt that stick in the pores will trigger bacterial growth, which later causes skin inflammation. This is the cause of acne.
During the same event, dr. Dian Pratiwi, Sp.KK, FINSDV, FAADV, CCA, dermatology and venereology specialist from Erha Derma Center Kemanggisan, Jakarta, reports that acne treatment takes a long time. “Acne vulgaris, or pimples, is a problem that we most frequently find in our practice. 47%-90% of teens and young adults across the globe are afflicted with acne problems. These may require long-term therapy, which might even take years, and they frequently cause significant psychological impact that lowers the patient’s quality of life. Therefore, acne treatment is very personal and patient-focused,” she declared.
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Healthy skin is not just about the health of the skin top layer itself. It is also about having a strong skin immune system and a balanced mix of microbiomes. “Unhealthy skin suffers from problems in at least one of the skin’s three defense layers. An imbalanced microbiome mix also causes skin disease, including pimples or acne. As there are multiple problems that may occur to our skin, there are multiple treatments available, each one suitable for a different complaint. So we have to treat each problem properly and individually. Other than having expert doctors in the field treat your complaint, you must also check that the products that they prescribe are of established quality and pass clinical testing,” dr. Dian declared. (est)