Acne is a common inflammatory skin condition that is caused by any of the following;

• Surplus sebum (oil) secretion
• Excess bacteria build up on your skin
• Accumulation of dead skin cells and dirt in your hair follicles

Cysts, whiteheads, and blackheads are all different levels of acne severity.

Acne is most common amongst young adults, it affects around 75% of persons between the ages of 12 and 24. It’s unclear why some people have terrible breakouts while others hardly have a pimple. However, it is evident that genetics and environmental factors are important.

Acne may sometimes take time to clear. These conditions call for a visit to the doctor:

• If your child has acne and is younger than 8
• After taking over-the-counter treatments for 6 to 8 weeks and your acne still does not improve
• Consult with your doctor for treatment

1.Maintain a clean face & skin.

Wash your face gently once or twice a day and after perspiring. Opt for a mild, non-abrasive cleanser. Apply it using your fingertips because using washcloths, sponges, and other instruments to scrub your skin will aggravate your condition.

Keeping your face & skin clean helps reduce inflammation and kill bacteria associated with acne formation. Make sure to remove all makeup so it doesn’t accumulate and clog your pores. Wash your hands with soap and warm water frequently, especially after eating so as to keep them clean.

2.Avoid over-exfoliating your skin.

It can be detrimental to scrub your face every day with abrasive cleansers and exfoliating creams and brushes. Overdoing it might result in irritation, inflammation, and redness.

While the benefits of these exfoliating creams and brushes are being overly emphasized in commercials, avoid them if you have acne. Studies suggest that they can actually worsen acne.

3.Maintain a healthy balanced diet and drink lots of water.

Although there has been no scientific proof that an unhealthy diet aggravates acne, it is however advised to maintain a healthy diet as it may help reduce breakouts.

Your overall health can be enhanced by drinking plenty of water, even though it won’t magically make your skin clearer. Also, it won’t exacerbate your acne problems like the sugar and caffeine in sodas and coffee do.

4.Keep your hands off your face.

Keeping your hands to yourself is one of the simplest ways to get rid of acne. Your hands aren’t always clean, and inappropriate squeezing and debris beneath your fingernails can spread acne or result in further infection. Additionally, popping a pimple can leave behind pitted scars that last much longer than the original pimple would.

Acne flare-ups may result from touching your face throughout the day. While it may be tempting to pick, pop, or squeeze your acne, it will only delay its resolution and increase your risk for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which manifests as scars and dark spots.

5.Take vitamins.

Almost all health advice involves consuming vitamins, so it is reasonable that treating acne would be no different.

Certain vitamins can help you in this situation to enhance overall skin well-being and decrease the conditions that cause acne to thrive.

Check to see if your multivitamin contains zinc; in addition to strengthening the immune system, research shows that zinc may also aid with acne by reducing oil production in the skin while protecting it from bacterial infection and inflammation.

Be patient!

It takes time for improvements. It takes at least three months of treatment before you start to notice results.

There are many different treatments available, so if you’re not seeing improvement, your dermatologist can keep trying.

Acne appears when skin pores are blocked by bacteria, dead skin cells, or both. Excessive production of sebum, (an oil that prevents the skin from drying out) can also cause this clogging.

Pimples, irritation, and other types of lesions can develop as a result of clogged pores.

IGF-1, also known as insulin-like growth factor 1, is a hormone that the body produces more of during puberty. IGF-1 may increase sebum production and exacerbate acne symptoms.

Additionally, several foods can increase IGF-1 levels. Staying away from these foods may help in the improvement of acne symptoms and the prevention of acne breakouts.

Food Items to Avoid

Nutrition is a factor that can affect the skin and cause acne. Some foods can boost your blood sugar more quickly than others.

IGF-1, a hormone that controls the effects of growth, is released by the body when blood sugar levels rise quickly. Your chance of developing acne and inflammation increases if you have too much IGF-1 in your blood because the hormone stimulates your oil glands to generate more sebum.

The following types of food can cause acne:

• Instant cereals
• Pasta
• Snacks
• Rice
• Bread, especially white bread
• Sugar
• Dairy products

They are referred to as “high-glycemic” carbs. This indicates that they are composed of simple sugars.

It is also thought that eating chocolate makes acne worse although there is little credible research to support it.

Other scientists have looked into the links between acne and the so-called “Western diet” or “standard American diet.”

According to research, these foods can increase the hormones that drive the oil glands to produce and secrete an excessive amount of oil.

Acne vulgaris, although mild is very common in Nigerian adolescents and youths, and it has led doctors and dermatologists to discover natural methods such as diet, which can help improve acne

Acne risk may be decreased by consuming low-glycemic foods made of complex carbohydrates. The following foods include complex carbohydrates:

• Legumes
• Unprocessed fruits and vegetables
• Whole grains

Foods with the following ingredients are also regarded to be good for the skin:

• Zinc (mineral)
• Vitamins A & E
• Chemical substances called Antioxidants

 

However, while more research is needed, a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce inflammation and improve symptoms of acne.

Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids include:

• Fish, such as sardines
• Pastured eggs
• soybeans and soy products, such as tofu
• spinach
• Grass-fed beef
• Walnuts and almonds
• Mustard seeds
• Wild rice

 

Everybody has a unique body, and some people discover that eating particular foods makes their acne worse. It can be beneficial to experiment with your diet under the guidance of your doctor to see what works best for you.

 

When planning your diet, keep in mind any food sensitivities or allergies you might have.

Creating an Anti-acne Diet

It can be difficult to decide which foods to try and which to avoid given the uncertainty surrounding the diet’s effects on acne.

Some people may benefit from a particular approach while others may not.

A person can learn which foods cause or make acne breakouts worse by keeping a food diary or diet diary. Keep track of every meal and snack you consume, as well as the kind and intensity of acne symptoms that appear each day.

The patient should keep this up for a few weeks or longer and bring the diary to an appointment with a doctor or dermatologist.

The dermatologist can assist in finding the connections between the timing of breakouts and entries in the food diary. They can provide dietary advice as well.

It is important to be patient while modifying your diet. The AAD states that it can take up to 12 weeks for a diet modification to have an obvious or noticeable impact on the skin.

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