A dermatological problem not only for young people, but also for older people - pimples (acne, acne), cause a lot of inconvenience and discomfort. Acne can be on the face, back and chest. People with oily skin most often suffer from purulent rashes on the face and body. Excessive amounts of subcutaneous fat clog the pores, accumulating in them. As a result, the follicles become inflamed.
People with dry and combination skin suffer from acne much less. The rash usually appears only on the face, in certain places - the chin, nose, and less often on the cheeks.
The appearance of ulcers on the face indicates a metabolic disorder or poor functioning of the body’s hormonal system; a malfunction of the liver and kidneys is also possible. It is not advisable to treat rashes on your own; only a dermatologist will help you find out the cause of acne and prescribe the correct treatment.
Types of rash
Acne is divided into two main types: inflamed and non-inflamed.
1. Non-inflamed type of rash (comedones):
- blackheads (acne) are found on different parts of the body and face - back, chest, nose (most often), cheeks. They do not cause any major inconvenience or problems. They can become inflamed if you inaccurately try to get rid of them;
- wen or whiteheads, appear on the surface of the skin with dots of different sizes. The number of this type of comedones increases in the summer. High ambient temperatures promote intense secretion of subcutaneous fat and clogged pores.
A non-inflamed rash is the first sign of acne. These rashes cannot be ignored. Timely skin care will completely eliminate the inflammatory process and serious consequences.
2. Inflamed rash - subcutaneous pimples. They have the following varieties:
- inflamed pimples (papules) develop into ulcers (pustules) as they enlarge;
- a purulent rash (yellow or gray) is formed as a result of inflammation of the comedones;
- deep nodular formations of purple color - acne. The diameter can be from 3 to 5 mm. Very painful. When squeezed out, scars remain;
- deep, dense formations from nodules (cysts), reaching a diameter of 5 cm. When the nodules merge, the affected area reaches 7-8 cm. Very painful, bluish in color. This is the most severe form of rash, requiring professional comprehensive treatment from a dermatologist.
Map of acne on the face and internal causes of acne
Now it’s time to explain in more detail how to determine disturbances in the body’s functioning based on the location of the acne. The front part of the human head is divided into areas that are responsible for a separate organ. If you learn to understand them, you can identify serious diseases in time. For example, in this way you can start worrying about the condition of the heart, liver or kidneys in time - they immediately make themselves known, covering our body with a rash, even before pain and ailments begin. And for this you need to know which organs are responsible for the location of acne on the face.
A person’s face always reveals his internal state, since the skin tells which internal organ or system has begun to malfunction. And a good doctor sees this immediately. To make any diagnosis, a dermatologist studies in detail the color of the skin, the picture of blood vessels, the number of rashes, swelling, as well as the location of folds and wrinkles. Skin color is also of great importance. For example, if the skin around your mouth has become a little greenish and dull, your face is covered with acne, and you are gaining weight for no reason (or not losing it, despite proper nutrition and exercise), then this indicates a lack of vitamin B12 in the body.
This problem is especially relevant for vegans (people who refuse any food of animal origin - honey, meat, milk, etc.) and vegetarians (people who do not eat meat and seafood) who do not take enough vitamins. The fact is that due to the fact that a sufficient amount of protein can only be obtained from foods of animal origin, legumes and spinach, people with this lifestyle have to take the vitamin separately for the normal functioning of the body.
But if we talk specifically about disturbances in the functioning of organs and their relationship with the appearance of acne, then it is still worth checking the map of acne on the face. It clearly shows which area you should pay attention to if you are worried about the condition of a specific mechanism in your body. Now we will clearly explain how to use it.
The occurrence of a rash in a certain area may indicate a malfunction of the organ to which this zone is assigned. Therefore, if you have a situation where acne constantly covers only one specific area of the face or when acne suddenly appears in a certain area, then check this place with a map and check which organ it is responsible for. As doctors' studies have shown, only 5% of people undergoing treatment have acne that is not associated with internal abnormalities, so take this seriously.
As you can see, the temples are responsible for the gall bladder, the bridge of the nose and the jaw area are responsible for the liver, the area under the eyes is for the condition of the kidneys, the cheeks are for the lungs (each cheek corresponds to one lung), the chin is for the condition of the genitourinary system, the lips and the area around them will tell about the state of the gastrointestinal tract. Several zones are responsible for the heart at once - lips, tip of the nose, eyebrow line, area under the eyes and nasolabial fold. It is worth understanding that several areas of the face can speak about the same organ at once, and at the same time one zone can be responsible for several organs at once. Therefore, you should not be guided only by the map: check it with your feelings and with what your doctor says.
Degree of damage
There are three degrees of acne damage:
1. Lightweight. With this degree of damage, you can observe a small number of blackheads - up to 5-8 pieces.
2. The average degree affects the skin with 10 or more pimples, but there are no inflammatory processes on the skin.
3. A severe form of damage is an advanced stage of the inflammatory process. It is characterized by a large number of pustular formations and localization of acne.
Facial skin problems - smog
Reason number 3 - urban smog.
Urban smog is not only particles of soot and soot floating in the air, it is also a cocktail of volatile chemical compounds. And all this goodness comes in the form of free radicals - a special form of molecules that lack electrons in their outer orbitals. These molecules are distinguished by their bad character and the habits of bandits - they are just waiting for someone to take away these missing electrons. In general, they trigger chains of peroxidation on our skin. Lipid and protein structures suffer the most from this. For example, cell membranes, capillary membranes, collagen framework, etc.
Why and why?
The causes of acne are varied. First of all, it is a violation of the internal state of the entire organism. Finding out why acne occurred can only be done through medical research and consultation with a dermatologist. Although the factors behind the appearance of acne are not fully understood, there are several nuances that are worth paying attention to:
1. Insufficient cleansing of pores and poor-quality cosmetics provoke the appearance of black and whiteheads (pimples).
2. Bad habits: smoking and alcoholic drinks - reduce the supply of oxygen to the skin, thereby disrupting the normal activity of the sebaceous glands and causing them to become clogged.
3. Hormonal imbalance in the body - only a doctor can make such a diagnosis. After research and tests, the dermatologist will select the right treatment. Self-treatment with hormonal drugs is not recommended, as this can harm the entire body.
4. Heredity is a cause that cannot be eliminated by any treatment. Only regular visits to a cosmetologist and proper selection of cosmetics will help partially correct this problem.
5. Stress and nervous overexcitation - activate the work of the adrenal glands, which provokes the release of hormones into the body. In this case, a cosmetologist and a dermatologist will not help. In this situation, emotional peace is important, and a visit to a psychotherapist will not be superfluous.
6. Long-term use of medications of a certain group, for example, steroids or antibiotics.
7. An unbalanced diet leads to improper bowel function. Milk and fatty cheeses can cause acne. If acne appears, any dairy products should be reduced to a minimum.
Causes of problem skin
Not only teenagers, but also quite adults can have problem skin.
The following reasons may cause problems with the production of sebaceous glands:
- Endocrine system disorders;
- Heredity;
- Stressful situations, depression;
- Poor nutrition;
- Consumption of alcohol, nicotine.
Very often, problems with sebum production can be observed as a result of disruption of the endocrine system. Hormonal imbalance in the body inevitably leads to clogged pores and the formation of inflammation and acne on the face.
A hereditary factor cannot be ruled out, because quite often there are cases when the condition and type of skin is inherited from parents to children. Rashes can also occur as a result of prolonged stressful situations.
Improper nutrition in one way or another negatively affects the human body and the skin is the first to suffer from this. Therefore, if you are prone to acne and pimples, you should carefully select food products that will only benefit the body.
Alcoholic drinks and smoking always negatively affect human health, and the skin feels this adverse effect before all other body systems. Having determined the causes of rashes and the appearance of oily shine, you can ask about traditional methods that will tell you how to deal with problematic facial skin.
About prevention
It is better to prevent a problem than to deal with it for a long time. Prevention is the key to healthy and smooth skin. For this it is enough:
1. Cleanse your facial skin following the following scheme:
- remove decorative cosmetics from the skin with special milk or liquid;
— remove the remains with foam;
- to narrow the pores, wipe your face with lotion;
- complete cleansing by applying a cream - nourishing or moisturizing, depending on your skin type.
2. Be sure to cleanse your face not only in the evening, but also in the morning to remove excess sebum accumulated overnight.
3. Do not touch your face with dirty hands, and especially do not try to squeeze out pimples.
4. If there are no inflammatory foci on the skin of the face, then once a week cleanse the face with a scrub or peeling to remove dead cells. To remove the top layer of skin, you can use a mixture: olive oil + sugar (2:1). This product cleanses the skin very gently and does not cause allergies.
5. It is necessary to select cleansing cosmetic products taking into account your skin type. For problem skin prone to rashes, you should choose cleansing cosmetics at a pharmacy, taking into account the recommendations of a dermatologist.
6. Be sure to drink water. Drinking enough water will provide natural hydration to the skin.
We fight acne with folk remedies
In order to get rid of acne, cleanse and moisturize the skin, you can resort to traditional medicine. Homemade acne masks made from natural products are much more effective than expensive pharmaceutical products. The variety of natural ingredients will allow you to choose the mask that has a lasting and long-lasting effect.
Masks for acne and blackheads
Gelatin film mask
The gelatin film mask includes the following components: milk 20 ml, heated in the microwave; 2 tables activated carbon, ground into powder; 1 tsp. gelatin. Mix everything and make a mask. After cooling, wash your face. The mask significantly reduces the number of spots and spots, and also gives a slight tightening effect.
Mask based on honey and iodine Honey-iodine mask consists of: 1 tsp. honey (liquid) and aloe pulp; 3 drops Yoda. Mix everything. Wash off after 30 minutes.
Egg masks:
first option: mix 1:1:1 ingredients: egg, honey, lemon juice. Apply, when dry, rinse.
the second option, a very effective egg-soda mask. It can be used every other day, provided that there are no wounds or inflammatory processes on the face. Mix equal parts egg and baking soda. Mix and beat, apply for 5 minutes, rinse.
Clay masks:
for acne - mix equal parts white clay and chamomile decoction;
for blackheads - mix equal amounts of blue clay with chamomile infusion.
Keep the clay mask for thirty to forty minutes, rinse, rub in moisturizing or nourishing cream.
Oatmeal with kefir
Pour kefir over oatmeal or flour; let stand and mix. Apply to face, let dry, rinse with water. As a result, we get a mild cleansing effect, getting rid of blackheads and small pimples.
Pore tightening mask
1. One simple way to tighten pores is with ice cubes. To do this, you need to freeze ice from mineral water by adding a few drops of lemon. You need to wipe your face with pieces of ice in the morning and evening.
2. Clay: red, white or pink - will perfectly help narrow pores and remove excess subcutaneous fat. It should be applied only to problem areas of the face and décolleté, after diluting it with boiled water or chamomile (calendula) decoction.
Egg-berry mask: one egg; a teaspoon of starch; a handful of wild strawberries or strawberries. After mixing the ingredients, apply to the face and leave for forty minutes. After rinsing, moisturize the skin with cream.
Protein-oat mask
2 tsp. Grind oatmeal in a coffee grinder until flour is obtained; 1 tsp. Grind the zest in a blender. Mix everything with egg white (1 piece) and beat into foam, make a mask, when it dries, rinse.
Potato-starch mask
Grated potatoes, 1 tbsp. l. flour and one beaten egg white. Mix, apply for 30 minutes, rinse. Moisturize the skin with cream.
Masks for red acne spots
1. Ice cubes from parsley decoction are prepared quite simply: chop the parsley and prepare a concentrated decoction from it. Cool and freeze the cubes. Wipe your face twice a day.
2. A cucumber mask has a whitening effect. It is enough to cut the vegetable into circles and wipe the skin twice a day. No need to rinse off.
3. Mix tomato pulp, 1 tsp. starch. Apply the prepared mixture to your face for twenty minutes, rinse.
4. Honey + cinnamon is applied to the reddened areas for ten minutes.
Lemon clay mask.
1 tsp. clay; 1/2 tsp each lemon juice and water. Mix and apply to face for forty minutes, rinse and rub in nourishing cream.
Anti-inflammatory masks
Yeast mask
ten grams of yeast; a tablespoon of thick sour cream; plantain juice. Mix, apply to face and leave until dry, rinse.
Plantain and nettle leaf mask
Equally chopped herb leaves, 1 tsp. lemon juice. Apply to inflamed areas for ten minutes, rinse off.
You can prepare anti-inflammatory gels:
chamomile gel: 3 tbsp. l. chamomile, place in an enamel saucepan and pour 100 g. water, boil. Strain while warm and add baby foam (1:1);
apple gel: one apple, peeled and grated. Pour 100 g of water over shavings of baby soap (30 g) and bring to a boil, stirring, let cool and add apple pulp. To stir thoroughly. Store in the refrigerator for no more than five days.
Healthy, sound sleep, regular exercise, a carefully selected diet, a high level of water in the body, clean hands, high-quality cosmetics, and the correct use of traditional medicine are the main components of clean, elastic and healthy facial skin.
