How to treat acne inflammation?

Acne is inflammatory, which is something many people experience when they face skin problems. The occurrence of inflammation often causes acne to become red, swollen, and even painful, posing a considerable threat to our skin health. So, how to effectively reduce the inflammation of acne?

What causes acne inflammation?

The growth of acne is closely related to multiple factors such as excessive sebum secretion, blockage of pilosebaceous gland ducts, endocrine disorders, bacterial infections, insulin levels and inflammatory responses, diet, environment, habits, etc.

But what they all have in common is that the capillaries are clogged, and bacteria multiply, causing inflammation of the hair follicles, redness, and swelling, forming inflammatory acne.

What are the classifications of inflammatory acne?

Papules (secondary acne):

It is usually a red cyst, but sometimes it has a white bump on top.

Abnormal reproduction of anaerobic bacteria causes inflammation, and neutrophils, macrophages, etc. are mobilized to eliminate these bacteria and dissolve acne.

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Pustules ( Grade 3 acne ):

Papules will quickly develop into pustules, and the pus contains liquefied acne and dead bacteria, as well as some dead cells.

The inflammation will completely subside only after the pus is drained out.

Severe acne (Grade 4 acne):

Nodules:

The presence of inflammation destroys the structure of the pilosebaceous glands and forms solid lesions higher than the skin surface!

Cyst :

of pus cells in the pilosebaceous gland structure, there are not only pus, bacterial residues, sebum, and keratin, but also inflammatory infiltration, which destroys the pilosebaceous gland structure.

How to reduce inflammation of acne?

1. According to the graded treatment plan of the acne treatment guideline, for moderate inflammatory acne, that is, mainly papules, it is generally recommended to use benzoyl peroxide and, if necessary, apply Differin, that is, adapalene. Increasing skin permeability or adding antibiotic ointment can help quickly reduce inflammation.

2. Medica, chrysanthemum, and dandelion can also be used. Take 15 grams of each of these five traditional Chinese medicines, wash all the medicinal materials in water first; add an appropriate amount of water to the casserole, add the medicinal materials to the pot after the water boils, and boil until the soup is fragrant and then turn off the heat. Then drink tea instead. The effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying is particularly good.

When using the above method, it is recommended to use Acne Plaster, which is made of hydrocolloid material and can prevent the invasion of foreign microorganisms and reduce the chance of re-infection of acne.

Tips for anti-acne inflammation:

It is also very important to adjust your work schedule and diet to ensure adequate sleep and avoid staying up late, which may aggravate internal inflammation in the body. In terms of diet, try to avoid the intake of high-sugar and high-fat foods and increase the intake of vegetables and fruits to help the body excrete excess toxins and reduce the inflammatory response of the skin.

If the acne inflammation is severe and does not subside for a long time, it is recommended to seek help from a professional dermatologist in time. They can give you more targeted treatment suggestions based on your specific situation to help you quickly reduce inflammation and restore skin health.

Treating acne is not a difficult task. As long as we understand the causes of inflammation, choose appropriate skin care products, keep the skin clean, adjust our daily routine and eating habits, and seek professional help when necessary, we can effectively fight acne inflammation and restore the skin to a smooth and healthy state.

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Editor: kiki Jia

Date: December 24, 2023