What is acne all about? Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands of the hair follicles, which occurs due to a combination of factors. These include a. keratinized blockage of the follicular sebaceous gland openings; b. androgen stimulation of sebum secretion by the sebaceous glands by Tieqiang Wu of the Department of Dermatology, Guangdong Provincial Hospital. Note: Patients’ androgen blood levels are generally not high, which may be related to the sebaceous glands being abnormally sensitive to androgens. In addition, eunuchs generally do not suffer from acne; c. Anaerobic Propionibacterium acnes is one of the resident flora of the hair follicle sebaceous glands. Who gets acne? Acne is most common in adolescents, and it has been documented that 95.5% of adolescent males and females suffer from acne at various ages. For this reason, acne is commonly known as acne vulgaris. However, acne can occur at any age. Acne can occur in newborns (it resolves spontaneously after 6 months when the androgens in the body from the mother disappear), and in men and women after puberty. What factors can aggravate acne in infants? acne, but the evidence from this study is less strong; g. Mental stress can cause the adrenal glands to secrete adrenaline along with androgens. Is acne hereditary? If the father has severe acne, then the offspring are more likely to have moderate to severe acne.5. What are the signs of acne?6. What is the danger triangle? It usually refers to the triangular area formed by the line from the corners of the mouth to the root of the nose on both sides. When inflammation occurs on the face, especially if there is an infection in this triangle, it is easy to form a thrombus in the veins in front of the face, affecting the normal venous blood flow back to the superior ophthalmic vein and spreading the facial inflammation to the skull, causing serious complications. Remember, do not scratch, squeeze or prick the pus spots and other rashes in the “danger triangle” of the face. There have been many cases of meningitis and loss of life due to squeezing.7. How is acne treated? The treatment of acne includes systemic treatment (Tylenol, antibiotics, anti-androgen medications, etc.), topical medications (Clindamycin gel, Banzai, Daphne, and fruit acids, etc.), and physical therapy (phototherapy, photodynamic). As for which treatment to take, there are many factors to consider, including the nature of the rash (acne, pustules, inflammatory papules, nodules, cysts), the number of rashes, the distribution of the rash, whether it is pregnant or not, the presence of other diseases, and so on. This is a delicate task that requires individualized treatment. Therefore, we believe that “health care is up to the individual, but the doctor is the one to see”. If you are suffering from acne, just find a good doctor and don’t buy your own medication. 8. Skin care for acne is a very important aspect of acne treatment. The first step is to keep your skin clean and hygienic. Wash your face gently with a mild cleanser, not more than three times, and do not use high water temperature. It is best to wash your face with your hands, rinse your skin with water more than 20 times, and do not use a towel to wipe your face. Remember: do not squeeze, pinch, rub the skin! Next, apply moisturizers such as compound niacinamide cream to care for the skin to reduce dryness and flaking. Again, avoid sun exposure and apply sunscreen when you go out (some treatments increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight).