What is acne called?

Acne, commonly known as "acne", "acne" or "pimples", is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of the pilosebaceous glands. It usually occurs in adolescence, but can also appear in adulthood, causing considerable psychological and social impact on patients.

The pathogenesis of acne is complex, mainly involving factors such as excessive sebum secretion, blockage of pilosebaceous gland ducts, bacterial infection, and inflammatory response. Abnormal androgen levels are an important cause of increased sebum secretion, and abnormal keratinization of cells around hair follicles may cause blockage of the hair follicle openings.

The clinical manifestations of acne are diverse, ranging from acne and papules in mild cases to pustules, nodules or cysts in severe cases. It is often accompanied by seborrhea, which is more likely to occur on the face, chest and back.

In terms of treatment, retinoic acid drugs such as isotretinoin and retinoic acid cream can regulate the proliferation and differentiation of epidermal cells and reduce sebum secretion. Antibiotic drugs, topical preparations such as fusidic acid cream and erythromycin ointment, and oral preparations such as doxycycline hydrochloride tablets, can effectively fight inflammation and kill bacteria. Azelaic acid preparations have a therapeutic effect on inflammation and acne, and can reduce post-inflammatory pigmentation.

To prevent acne, you should maintain good living habits, avoid high-sugar and high-fat diets, keep your face clean, but avoid excessive cleansing to damage the skin barrier. At the same time, reducing mental stress can also help prevent the occurrence of acne.

In summary, acne is a skin disease caused by multiple factors, which can be effectively controlled through reasonable treatment and lifestyle adjustments.