Severe Acne Treatment

Due to high hormone levels during puberty, the prevalence of teenage acne is quite common. It can also continue into adulthood -adult acne- or appear later in life. Severity levels include cystic acne, which consists of a more severe reaction than a typical pimple. Cysts are red and infected, and subsequently, fill with pus as part of the body’s germ fighting response.

Acne and its manifestations can be socially traumatizing. Acne sufferers often go to great lengths to hide disfiguring acne lesions. Severe acne can be particularly distressing and can cause low self-esteem as appearance is particularly important during adolescence.

The Role of Hormones in the Manifestation of Severe Acne

During puberty, androgens, or the sex hormones come into full force. These androgens, especially testosterone, cause the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum. Testosterone is found in both men and women, however, in significantly higher quantities in males. For this reason, during puberty, teenage men produce more sebum than women.

Hormonal imbalance, whether it be due to genetics, stress, puberty or perhaps an adrenal disorder, causes the amount of sebum produced to increase. This increase in sebum production is at cause for acne. Why? The sheer amount of sebum being secreted from the sebaceous glands through the follicle to ultimately reach surface of the skin damages the cells of the sebum ducts. The injury to these sensitive cells and the inflammation is what we see as acne lesions.

Severe Acne Treatment

Now that you understand the roots of acne, you can better find a solution among the many acne creams and systems. You need more than just an antibacterial face wash or an exfoliating lotion. Although bacteria and dead skin cells contribute to the clogging and infection of pores, these solutions more often than not ignore the foremost causes.

Look for an acne treatment cream or system that helps you control sebaceous gland activity. You can scrub or disinfect all you want but that will not prevent the inflammation caused from within.

Alternative Methods to Improve Success

Dealing with severe acne can involve more than just a topical or ingested treatment. Special psychologists trained in dealing with the mind-body connection in acne are available to help you deal with severe acne and your self-image. The skin is affected by changes in the nervous system and emotional issues and stress can exacerbate further exacerbate acne and/or cause breakouts. By resolving issues associated with having severe acne, one can control triggers that can actually make acne worse.

Surprising enough, exercise can help you control severe acne breakouts. By increasing blood circulation, more oxygen is brought to the skin. In addition, regular exercise helps improve one’s mood and decrease stress levels, increasing positivity and bettering one’s self-concept.

Sleep also plays an important role in emotional health and acne. Sleep disorders and disruptions worsen acne by further stressing the body. Employ relaxation techniques to keep fully rested.

All of these suggestions can help you keep your stress levels down. Stress affects the immune and endocrine systems, and can have drastic effects on your acne. Keep stress at bay and succeed in becoming acne free.

Biocutis has built upon their trademark BIOSKINCARE cream, creating an acne complex targeted at severe and cystic acne. BIOSKINFORTE still contains the antimicrobial skin rejuvenating serum as BIOSKINCARE but with added natural ingredients that focus on regulating sebum and its production, the foremost cause of acne. Counteract hormone imbalances and say goodbye to teenage acne!