Acne/Pimples Skin Damage Category
Acne vulgaris is the most frequent and multi-factorial inflammatory skin disorder. Obesity is considered to be a risk factor for it due to its contribution to inflammation. Pimples/Blackheads are most common in teenagers and young adults. Symptoms range from inflamed blackheads to pus-filled pimples or large, red and tender bumps.
Skin Inflammation Risk Factors
Age
People of all ages can get acne, but it’s most common in teenagers. Hormonal changes in teenagers, women, girls, and people using certain medications, including those containing corticosteroids, androgens, or lithium.
Genetics
Genetics plays a role. If both parents had acne, you’re likely to develop it, too.
Greasy or Oily Substances
You may develop skin inflammation where your skin comes into contact with oily lotions and creams or with grease in a work area, such as a kitchen with fry vats.
Friction or Pressure on Your Skin
This can be caused by items such as telephones, cellphones, helmets, tight collars, and backpacks.
Stress
Stress doesn’t cause it, but if you have pimples already, it may make it worse.
How do Genes Impacts Your Acne Risk?
Inflammation is a vital pathogenetic mechanism of acne, and NLRP3 polymorphisms have been reported to be involved in the mediation and occurrence of the inflammation. While there is no evidence that gene mutation is directly linked to skin inflammation, it is found that it may be hereditary, and specific genetic mutations may increase your risk of developing skin inflammation. Many factors can cause acne, from how your immune system responds to acne-related bacteria to hormones.
Our SkinLife genetic test for acne can enable you to know how to effectively ward off it. Contact us for your skincare solutions if both of your parents had severe skin inflammation, either in adolescence or in adulthood, your risk for having breakouts may be higher. There are a number of products, both natural and commercially available that can be used to provide the exact amount of nutrients to your skin to fight skin inflammatory conditions.
Natural Remedies to Combat Pimples/Blackheads/Acne
Recent research has shown that changing certain dietary habits can significantly reduce blackhead symptoms. Whole grains are nutrient-dense foods that fuel your body to withstand hormonal changes and avoid skin inflammation.
Avoid highly processed foods: fast food, frozen meals, meal bars, sugary cereals, chips, microwave meals, white bread, etc.
Topical Remedies
Your SkinLife test report provides recommendations for topical retinoids like retinol or antiseptic face cleansers based on our skin expert advice, or you could talk to your dermatologist for recommendations based on the report.
