They're all skin conditions that could have you seeing red. When it comes to dealing with these issues, prevention is key. Wash your face. Apply sunblock. Don't scratch.
Unfortunately, common sense doesn't always prevail. Here are a list of skin issues and how to cope with them.
Acne
This is the most common skin disease, affecting 80 percent of all Americans in their life. It is almost a rite of passage. But it's nothing to get nostalgic about.
Acne is basically a hormonal change, androgenic, around puberty. Sensitivity to these hormones, combined with pumped up oil production in the skin and fatty acids in the oils and bacteria all combine to create acne. Places where oil glands are present are all vulnerable to acne, the face, chest, and back.
Acne affects the oil glands in the skin. Holes in the skin, pores, connect to the oil glands under the skin which produce sebum. The pore connects to the glands by the follicle. When the follicle clogs, a pimple results. Pimples come in different forms such as whiteheads, blackheads, nodules, cysts and small bumps.
Treatment comes in several forms and may involve one or more treatments for acne. Retinoids, benzoyl peroxide and antibiotics. Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives which treat both whiteheads and blackheads. Benzoyl peroxide kills bacteria that could aggravate acne. Antibiotics control bacteria on the skin and inflammation. Antibiotics have been noted to work well when used in combination with benzoyl peroxide or retinoids.