The Causes of and Possible Solutions to Acne Vulgaris
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Understanding and Addressing Acne Vulgaris
Overview
Acne vulgaris, commonly known as acne, manifests as plugged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and deeper cysts. It predominantly affects teenagers but can persist into adulthood, even into the 40s. While not life-threatening, acne can be distressing and lead to permanent scarring.
Causes of Acne
- Inflammation: Acne often begins with inflammation caused by a bacterium called P. acnes. This triggers the body’s defense response.
- Plug Formation: The process starts with increased skin cell turnover and keratin deposition, which narrows hair follicle openings. Increased sebum production mixes with debris, forming a blockage.
- Hormonal Factors: Reduced linoleic acid levels in the skin are linked to sensitivity to the hormone DHT, which is derived from testosterone with the help of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase.
Potential Solutions
1. Managing Hormonal Fluctuations: Although altering hormones with supplements is common, it's best to maintain a natural balance.
2. Using Medications: Roaccutane might affect testosterone conversion to DHT, but has potential side effects due to its systemic impact.
3. Localized Treatment: Reducing DHT specifically in the affected skin areas, without influencing other body parts, could help. Ingredients like tri-ethyl citrate and ethyl linoleate may achieve this by slowing down the enzyme 5-alpha reductase.
4. Restoring Linoleic Acid: Increasing skin-specific linoleic acid levels can be beneficial. Oral supplements have limitations, but creams with ethyl linoleate can provide localized benefits.
5. Topical Delivery: Advanced formulations like Oleosomes can effectively deliver linoleic acid to the skin.
6. Regulating Cell Turnover: Retinol products can balance skin cell turnover but increase UV sensitivity. Triethyl citrate offers a safer alternative.
7. Control Oil Production: Mild detergents can help, but combining them with triethyl citrate and ethyl linoleate has shown to reduce sebum significantly.
8. Exfoliation: Chemical exfoliants like salicylic and pyruvic acids help dissolve plugs without irritation, unlike physical exfoliants.
9. Targeted Cleansing: Gentle cleansers containing triethyl citrate can normalize skin thickening and turnover.
10. Mitigating Bacterial Growth: Balancing the skin’s environment can reduce P. acnes levels without harming beneficial bacteria. Antibiotics are an option for severe cases but should be used cautiously.
11. Reducing Inflammation: Antioxidants like skin-soluble vitamin C variants can control inflammation and neutralize free radicals.
Conclusion
An effective acne treatment would combine localized DHT reduction, increased linoleic acid, balanced cell turnover, controlled sebum production, and antibacterial components. This approach, supported by dermatologists, could revolutionize acne treatment options. If such treatments were cost-effective, they could become the leading choice in acne management.
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