Acne By: Lauren Savery & Libby Matkin

What is acne? (Acne Vulgaris) The occurrence of inflamed or infected sebaceous glands in the skin; in particular, a condition characterized by red pimples on the face, prevalent chiefly among teenagers.

Types of Acne Type 1 acne: ✓ Minimal inflammation. ✓ Minimal affected area. ✓ Not painful. ✓ Irregular outbreaks. Type 2 acne: ✓ Mild inflammation. ✓ Some painful pimples. ✓ Regular outbreaks. Type 3 acne: ✓ Large, painful pimples. ✓ Nodular pimples. ✓ Frequent outbreaks. Type 4 acne: ✓ Large and painful nodules. ✓ Pustules and Cysts. ✓ Persistent Outbreak.

Signs/Symptoms  Blackheads.  Whiteheads.  Papules.  Pustules (what many people call pimples).  Cysts.  Nodules.

Causes  Genetics  Bacteria  Environment  Stress  Fungus

The Cure  Light and laser therapy  Red/blue light phototherapy  Applications  Cleansers  Cream and gels  Pore strips  Masks Over the counter treatments Benzol peroxide Salicyc acid Triclosan Astingents

Worst Case Scenario  Scars  Infection

Facts  Acne is not caused by diet. No scientific connections have been found between diet and acne.  An estimated 80 percent of all people between the ages of 11 and 30 have acne outbreaks at some point.  Removing your make-up before going to bed and avoiding wearing any kinds of heavy make-up can help prevent acne from flaring up.

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