Guys can sometimes get the worst types of acne. That might be a relief for women but it’s bad for the guys who have to deal with things like Acne Conglobata and Acne Fulminans. Both of these types are very severe and result in large patches of outbreaks they are very likely to leave behind permanent scarring, even on the face. Medical treatment is usually needed for these types of acne problems.
When I was growing up, I never really thought about there being different types of pimples or acne. I just assumed everyone was having the same types of breakouts. But, of course, that’s not the case. Nodules and cysts, for example, are larger than normal pimples and they form under the skin. They are usually painful, especially in sensitive locations of the body. These can also longer and may need a cortisone injection to bring down the swelling.
My last post got me thinking about what treatments are available for acne scars. Some of the most common ones I’ve come across sound awful. Chemical peeling is used and that’s basically burning off layers of your skin. You can use dermabrasion, too, which is another way of removing your skin. It sounds awful!
I’ve been under a lot of stress lately and that always makes me breakout worse than anything. Supposedly, the stress can trigger some type of hormonal change which causes more oil to be produced by the follicles. All I know is that I really could use some type of effective acne treatment right about now.
Remember when your mom used to say greasy foods or chocolate caused pimples? Sometimes I hear people my age say the same thing. Pimples are caused by pores that get blocked by dirt and dead skin cells. When the oil builds up in the follicle, it starts to bulge and become a pimple (or blemish as my mother used to say).
from WebMD
I watched a commercial today that implied acne was only something teenagers had to worry about. I care to differ. Sometimes when I hear women complaining about dry skin I think, “They don’t know how lucky they are!” To be less oily and acne prone would definitely be a blessing.