Acne Vulgaris Skin Care and Treatment in Winter why? The forehead studded with red papules. Nose glistening with a painful spine. Skin of the face, neck and back stretches unpleasant feelings. Most people are familiar with the common symptoms of acne, medically known as acne vulgaris.
"Almost everyone has acne between the ages of 12 and 17 - this figure is more than 80 percent," said Berthold Rzany, a dermatologist at the University Hospital Charité in Berlin. "In about 10 percent of cases, acne vulgaris persists beyond 25 years."
The type and severity vary.
Androgens, "male" hormone that increases both boys and girls during puberty, is the main cause of acne is common, said Hans-Georg Dauer, a member of the German Dermatology Association. "They stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more skin oils."
Meanwhile, the surface of the skin releasing more particles of keratin (dead skin cells). They clog the sebaceous glands, causing blockages that looks out as small white nodules.
The bacteria that inhabit the skin as "normal flora" found ideal living conditions in a mixture of oil and keratin. They can proliferate far and trigger inflammation, including small, pus-filled abscesses.
This process occurs more often in winter than in summer for some acne sufferers.
"Skin disease is often worse in the winter," said Andrea Schloebe Cologne Society for Dermatology. The reason, he says, is that the acne-irritated skin then underwent additional pressure: warm, dry air in a hot room, the air cold and large temperature differences.
Cold also disrupt the natural balance of skin.
"When the outdoor temperature in winter falls below seven or eight degrees centigrade, the skin is no longer able to form a protective layer is sufficient," said Dauer. "It breaks open, allowing the pathogen to penetrate cracks and aggravate existing acne."
And sunlight, the factors that make acne in check at least a little in summer, which lost in the winter: "We know that natural sunlight and light seemed to have a beneficial effect on the development of acne," said Schloebe.
There's less daylight in winter, however, and people spend less time outdoors. So goes a long winter can help relieve the symptoms of acne.
"Visible light is also used in therapy. But only moderate results can be expected," pointing Rzany.
In any case, it is important not to exaggerate. 'Light Tanning shop should be treated with caution, "warned Schloebe." Stores use mainly ultraviolet A rays, which have an adverse effect on acne. "
Cleaning and maintenance is essential for skin with acne.
"The most important thing is that skin care products labeled non-comedogenic -. In other words, do not cause acne, and at least emulsifiers, preservatives and the like that contain skin care products better," said Dauer.
Acne skin care line available at pharmacy stores are adequate.
"A line of acne usually consists of cleansers, astringents and creams. These products also contain substances that have antibacterial effects and the rest of keratin," says Schloebe.
"In summer it is best to use lighter products such as cream or gel hydrogel-In winter, the cream is recommended .."
Aggressive astringents, soaps, fatty cream, Vaseline, fat ducks and the like taboo.
"They clog the pores and cover the bacteria, allowing them to create chaos in the bottom layer of fat," said Dauer. It is also important to not touch the pimples on the hands because germs can aggravate the symptoms of acne. There is one consolation, however: most patients do not suffer from common acne for many winters.
Some home remedies can relieve the symptoms of acne.
"An additional treatment with chamomile bath can help," said Schloebe. Steam opens the pores and chamomile has anti-inflammatory effects. Not only is a good skin, but also the airways, which is often disrupted in the winter.
(By Eva Neumann)
"Almost everyone has acne between the ages of 12 and 17 - this figure is more than 80 percent," said Berthold Rzany, a dermatologist at the University Hospital Charité in Berlin. "In about 10 percent of cases, acne vulgaris persists beyond 25 years."
The type and severity vary.
Androgens, "male" hormone that increases both boys and girls during puberty, is the main cause of acne is common, said Hans-Georg Dauer, a member of the German Dermatology Association. "They stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more skin oils."
Meanwhile, the surface of the skin releasing more particles of keratin (dead skin cells). They clog the sebaceous glands, causing blockages that looks out as small white nodules.
The bacteria that inhabit the skin as "normal flora" found ideal living conditions in a mixture of oil and keratin. They can proliferate far and trigger inflammation, including small, pus-filled abscesses.
This process occurs more often in winter than in summer for some acne sufferers.
"Skin disease is often worse in the winter," said Andrea Schloebe Cologne Society for Dermatology. The reason, he says, is that the acne-irritated skin then underwent additional pressure: warm, dry air in a hot room, the air cold and large temperature differences.
Cold also disrupt the natural balance of skin.
"When the outdoor temperature in winter falls below seven or eight degrees centigrade, the skin is no longer able to form a protective layer is sufficient," said Dauer. "It breaks open, allowing the pathogen to penetrate cracks and aggravate existing acne."
And sunlight, the factors that make acne in check at least a little in summer, which lost in the winter: "We know that natural sunlight and light seemed to have a beneficial effect on the development of acne," said Schloebe.
There's less daylight in winter, however, and people spend less time outdoors. So goes a long winter can help relieve the symptoms of acne.
"Visible light is also used in therapy. But only moderate results can be expected," pointing Rzany.
In any case, it is important not to exaggerate. 'Light Tanning shop should be treated with caution, "warned Schloebe." Stores use mainly ultraviolet A rays, which have an adverse effect on acne. "
Cleaning and maintenance is essential for skin with acne.
"The most important thing is that skin care products labeled non-comedogenic -. In other words, do not cause acne, and at least emulsifiers, preservatives and the like that contain skin care products better," said Dauer.
Acne skin care line available at pharmacy stores are adequate.
"A line of acne usually consists of cleansers, astringents and creams. These products also contain substances that have antibacterial effects and the rest of keratin," says Schloebe.
"In summer it is best to use lighter products such as cream or gel hydrogel-In winter, the cream is recommended .."
Aggressive astringents, soaps, fatty cream, Vaseline, fat ducks and the like taboo.
"They clog the pores and cover the bacteria, allowing them to create chaos in the bottom layer of fat," said Dauer. It is also important to not touch the pimples on the hands because germs can aggravate the symptoms of acne. There is one consolation, however: most patients do not suffer from common acne for many winters.
Some home remedies can relieve the symptoms of acne.
"An additional treatment with chamomile bath can help," said Schloebe. Steam opens the pores and chamomile has anti-inflammatory effects. Not only is a good skin, but also the airways, which is often disrupted in the winter.
(By Eva Neumann)
