Contest Alert ⚠️ "Acne"

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I have been hearing about Acne for a long time not until today that I learned more about it. I actually discovered that acne is a skin condition that works in a way whereby the hair follicle is clogged and sometimes can lead to dead skin cells.

Most of the time, acne comes with pimples, whiteheads and many more. And this appears around the back, chest and even some part of the world. Acne can be in level, there are some acne that is not severe but there are some that are very severe.

Causes of Acne

There are some causes of acne which I want to talk about below;

• The first is when there is an excess oil production around our body.

• Acne is also called the dead skin cells when they have accumulated so much and most of the time, it can lead to blockages.

• Bacteria can also be a cause of acne. I discovered that acne can be caused by Propionibacterium.

• Lastly, it can be caused by the hormonal changes that happens in our body such as puberty and even stress also.

• It can also be caused by Genetics as when there is a strong trace of acne in the family, it can lead to acne.

Types of Acne

There are two major types of acne which I will also like to talk about.

• Non-Inflammatory Acne: This is the first and is caused around the blackheads and whiteheads.

• Inflammatory Acne: The second one is through the papules, pustules and also nodules. Sometimes it can really be painful because it exists around the lumps.

Treatment Options

• The first form of treatment is through the topical medications as they make use of retinoids that will help to kill the bacteria.

• Oral Medications: The second form is through the oral medications. There are some antibiotics that have been used for treatment that helps to reduce bacterial growth.

• Lifestyle Changes: The third form is through lifestyle changes. Sometimes there are some skincare routines that can help to treat acne.

• Professional Treatments: Then lastly is through some professional treatments like chemicals or even surgery also.

There are some natural treatments for acne which I discovered which I will like to talk about below also.

• Tea Tree Oil: The first I will like to make mention of is the tea tree oil. It is very potent because it is anti inflammatory in nature which can help to kill bacteria. People use it by adding a few drops to an oil and applying it to that affected area.

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• Aloe Vera: The second one is through aloe Vera. I used this growing up and I must confess that it actually works. Aloe Vera is a natural moisturizer and that is why it works. How to apply it is by applying the aloe Vera gel to your skin most especially the affected area.

• Apple Cider Vinegar: The third one is through the apple cider vinegar. You make use of this because it is acetic in nature. And not only that but it goes a long way to help kill the bacteria therein and helps to make sure that your skin pH is well balanced.

• Green Tea: The fourth one I will like to talk about is the green tea. You make use of the green tea because it actually has antioxidants which helps to also deal with inflammatory issues.

• Zinc Supplements: You can also make use of zinc to treat it as natural way. In fact zinc which is a mineral that helps to deal with anti inflammatory issues helps to reduce the acne severity. It is also very simple to use, you use it by taking in some zinc supplements but you must make sure that it is prescribed by the doctor.

• Stay Hydrated: Then the last one which I want to add before I conclude is by you staying hydrated. Make sure that daily you always drink plenty of water because it helps to flush away toxins from your body and helps to keep your skin fresh.

There are some home remedies which I will pay attention to with you today.

• Honey and Cinnamon Mask: The first is with honey and cinnamon mask. One of the reasons why this home remedy actually works is that honey has some wonderful antibacterial properties that helps to deal with inflammation.

• Tea Tree Oil: Just like I said earlier , tea tree oil . Tea tree oil is very powerful in the sense that it helps to kill acne causing bacteria and it is so simple. You add the tea to oil like olive oil and then apply it to the affected area of the acne.

• Aloe Vera: The last one I would like to talk about is through the aloe Vera. It is very potent because it helps to hydrate the skin which at the end of the day prevents or even reduces inflammation.

• Baking Soda Paste: The last one I would like to talk about is baking soda paste. It works to absorb excess oil that might be causing acne. Just that you must be very careful at the rate you applied to your skin so that it will not cause burn.

I invite @suboohi @khursheedanwar and @sahmie to drop very constructive comments on this post and also to participate in this contest.