The summer heat is approaching, and for some patients, this is accompanied by waves of pimples. In a hot and humid environment, the body’s oil secretion and metabolism are very strong, and oil clogs pores and bacteria further reproduce, making acne a high season. So, what can be done to reduce acne or not to grow acne in the hot summer? The pathogenesis of acne is extremely complex, such as hormonal disorders, increased sebum secretion, hyperkeratosis at the opening of the sebaceous glands of hair follicles, and Propionibacterium acnes infection, etc. Secondly, immunity and genetics are also related to the development of acne. In addition, poor personal hygiene, improper use of cosmetics, late nights, consumption of spicy and irritating foods, digestive disorders, constipation, and emotional anxiety and stress can all contribute to the development of acne. If you understand the above pathogenesis of acne, you should avoid these factors from causing acne in your daily life. 2, moderate cleaning, pay attention to moisturizing Patients in the hot summer should always pay attention to keep the face clean, so that the pores are smooth, reduce oil secretion, use less or do not use cosmetics that can easily clog pores, but cleaning should be moderate, so as not to be counterproductive, a certain amount of oil will protect the skin, pay attention to the water-oil balance. In the oil control at the same time pay attention to hydration and moisturizing, because when people’s skin is dehydrated, the skin will reflexively have to secrete more oil. 3, pay attention to sunscreen Some patients will think that sunscreen will clog the pores so do not dare to use sunscreen, in fact, because the strong ultraviolet rays in summer will make acne marks aggravated, so it is recommended that patients apply a certain amount of sunscreen before going out, of course, the right sunscreen is very important. 4, pay attention to diet and rest improper diet, over-eating spicy fatty stimulating food will increase the secretion of oil and aggravate acne, so patients should eat less or not, you can eat more vegetables and fruits to supplement sufficient vitamins to prevent the pore walls become rough. Don’t stay up late, staying up late will make the body’s adrenal glands secrete anti-stress androgens, thus inducing acne. 5, maintain a good state of mind Emotional tension and anxiety will make the body endocrine imbalance and aggravate acne, patients should maintain a good state of mind. 6, timely treatment, symptomatic treatment The above points are mainly for the care and prevention of acne that patients need to pay attention to in their daily lives, but the fundamental point is to treat acne in a timely manner to control the occurrence and aggravation of acne, and acne treatment should follow the principle of “early, full course” to achieve the treatment purpose of scar prevention and relapse prevention. First of all, when acne appears on the face, it should be removed in a timely manner, because on top of acne, bacterial infection (Propionibacterium acnes) will form a new inflammation, and acne is like a small time bomb that will evolve into an inflammatory papule if not taken care of. Patients can go to the hospital in time to remove acne. Second, existing inflammatory papules need to be treated promptly. Early treatment can shorten the course of the disease, and post-inflammatory pigmentation remains after inflammation, so timely treatment can make the pigmentation fade faster. Internal and topical medications that reduce oil production, smooth the pore canal walls, and have antibacterial effects can be used, and patients can also supplement with some trace elements and vitamins. Many acne medications themselves are prone to photosensitivity, but they still need to be used consistently and can be improved by reducing the frequency of use and moisturizing. Third, if inflammatory rashes are not treated in a timely manner or if the course of treatment is insufficient, acne rashes tend to recur in the same area, eventually causing acne marks (acne rosacea) and pits (depressed scarring) acne scars that require more time and money to repair and treat. As summer is approaching, we sincerely wish you all a cool and beautiful summer.