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Acne is a common inflammatory skin condition. While all age groups can be affected but it mostly prevalent among adolescence. It can significantly affect psychosocial and mental well beings of individuals. Depression and suicidal thought process is common among patients with acne disorder. There are several acne treatment available to resolve acne scar formation. You can obtain a consult by one of our board certified dermatologist to address your acne right away.
Acne affects 85% of individuals age between 12-24 years. Caucasian boys and men tend to have more severe acne issues. Patients with XYY karyotype or endocrine disorders such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), hyperandrogenism, hypercortisolism and precocious puberty are at much higher risk of developing severe acne disorder.
Acne formation is due to overproduction of sebum around hair follicle which results in occlusion of hair follicle opening. Additionally, overgrowth of bacteria P. acne causes further inflammation at the hair follicle opening which results in formation of acne.
Genetics predisposition plays a considerable role in acne disorder. Individuals with multiple family members having history of acne are at higher risk of developing severe nodulocystic acne.
Acne can present as comedones (white and black heads), papules (pimples), pustules, nodules, and cysts
Post-adolescent acne: more common in female patients in their 20s, present pre-menstruation as papulonodules on lower third of face, jawline and neck
Acne fulminans (moderate to severe acne). It can also affect male patients, 13-16 years old. It presents as abrupt eruption of nodular acne which often affects face, neck, chest, back, and arms
Acne mechanica (Maskne): repeated mechanical and frictional obstruction results in comedone formation. We have seen significant increase in maskne due to frequent use of masks. The obstruction of hair follicles as well as the inflammation due to constant trauma to skin due to friction has substantially increased acne eruptions among adult patients.
Pruritus is a a sensation that elicits a desire to scratch. Pruritus is the most common skin symptom, with underlying systemic etiology in 10-25% of patients
Pruritus is a a sensation that elicits a desire to scratch. Pruritus is the most common skin symptom, with underlying systemic etiology in 10-25% of patients.
Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a benign inflammatory skin eruption. It belongs to papulosquamous family of dermatological condition.
most common condition that can cause diaper rash is diaper dermatitis. It is mostly due to skin being irritated by urine or feces that contained the diaper.
What is seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff)?
You may have noticed to have a lot of dry skin on your scalp or even on your face.
