Perlelux
we
rather forget. And acne is one Perlelux of them. It can be an embarrassing phase which
affects not only our skin but also affect our self confidence. Acne is a common
non-contagious skin condition relating to blocked skin pores that results in
skin lesions. It affects most of us at sometime during our lifetime, more
commonly during our teenage years. It can be grouped broadly into two main
categories: 1) Non-inflammatory acne: Here acne lesions appear as whiteheads
(closed comedones) or blackheads (open comedones). When bacteria and sebum are
trapped in the pores below the skins surface, they appear as white spots and
are known as 'whiteheads'. When the pore opens up to the surface of the skin
and the contents gets oxidized and turns black, the lesions are then known as
'blackheads'. 2) Inflammatory acne: Here the acne lesions are inflamed and may
appear as papules, pustules, cysts, nodules. With nodules being the most
severe. Incidence: o Majority of acne cases occur between 10-17 years in
females, and 14-19 years in males. o But late onset acne can sometimes occur in
persons 25 years old or older. Some women develop acne in their 30 & 40's
often with pre-menstrual exacerbations. o The incidence of acne is actually
lower in Asians and blacks, and even rarer in China. o It can occur on the