
Dr Gauri's
Skin & Hair Clinic
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Mahim, Mumbai (Mon - Sat : 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
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About Acne :
Acne is a very common skin condition occurring due to blockage and irritation of sebaceous glands (oil glands). It is called by other names like pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, breakouts and zits.
Causes :
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Increased size of sebaceous glands (oil glands) producing more oil
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Increase in number of bacteria (P. acnes) in the oil glands
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Blockage of opening of sebaceous glands (oil glands)
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Hormonal influences (PCOD and Adult acne)
Aggravating factors :
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Stress
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Irregular diet
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Pregnancy
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Sweat
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Facial massage
Presentation :
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Mostly found in adolescent
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Acne after 30 yrs of age : Adult acne
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Acne due to hormonal fluctuations : Hormonal acne
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Most common area : Face
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Other areas involved : Chest and back
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Increases in summer
Types :
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Comedones/Blackheads/Whiteheads
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Red bumps (Papules)
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Pus filled bumps (Pustules)
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Big hard bumps ( Nodules)
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Big bumps with fluid inside (Cystic acne)
Myths v/s reality
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Acne is not just limited to teenagers, adults can experience it too.
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Touching/squeezing/self handling of acne is not the solution as it leads to scarring and pigmentation.