How To Treat Every Type of Acne (Comedones, Nodules, Cysts)
Summary
TLDRThis video offers a comprehensive guide on understanding and treating different types of acne. It explains the causes of acne, categorizing it into inflammatory and non-inflammatory types. The video also discusses the importance of proper skincare routines, including the use of exfoliants like salicylic acid, balancing oil quality through diet, and maintaining the skin's pH. Additionally, it provides tips on managing severe acne and emphasizes the need to consult professionals for advanced treatments. The goal is to empower viewers to take control of their skin health.
Takeaways
- 🌟 Acne is a complex issue with varying levels, causes, and treatment methods.
- 🔍 Acne types are categorized into inflammatory (papules, pustules, nodules, cysts) and non-inflammatory (open and closed comedones, blackheads, whiteheads) acne.
- 📍 The root causes of acne include clogged pores, poor oil quality, and an imbalanced skin pH level.
- 🛠️ Effective acne treatment involves exfoliation with salicylic acid, regulating oil flow, and maintaining a balanced skin pH.
- 🚫 Avoid physical scrubs and cleansers with salicylic acid alone, as they are not effective for deep exfoliation.
- 🍽️ Improving oil quality can be achieved by increasing essential fatty acids in the diet or through supplementation.
- 💊 For severe acne, consider professional treatments like chemical peels or consult a dermatologist for oral retinoids.
- 🧴 A proper skincare routine includes cleansing, toning, exfoliating, moisturizing, and applying SPF for daytime.
- 🔬 Skin purging is common when starting a new acne treatment; it involves temporary worsening before improvement.
- ⏱️ Patience and consistency are key in acne treatment, and professional guidance can be sought if acne persists after 4 months of self-care.
Q & A
What are the two main categories of acne?
-The two main categories of acne are inflammatory acne and non-inflammatory acne.
What are the different types of non-inflammatory acne?
-Non-inflammatory acne includes open and closed comedones, which are blackheads and whiteheads.
How does the presence of oil and UV light affect the formation of blackheads?
-The oil plug can oxidize from UV light exposure and turn into a blackhead, which is essentially a plug of oil that has oxidized and darkened at the top of the hair follicle.
What are the two levels of inflammatory acne and what types of acne do they include?
-Inflammatory acne is divided into two levels: Level two includes papules and pustules, while level three includes nodules and cysts.
Why do papules and pustules occur in the skin?
-Papules and pustules occur when there is a blockage further down the hair follicle within the epidermis, leading to a lack of oxygen and an environment where acne bacteria thrive, causing infection.
What is the difference between papules and pustules?
-Papules are small, red bumps without pus, while pustules are similar to papules but contain pus.
Why are nodules and cysts considered more severe forms of acne?
-Nodules and cysts are more severe because they are blockages deep within the skin, close to the dermis, and can lead to significant scarring if the collagen and elastin are damaged.
What are the three main factors that cause acne?
-The three main factors that cause acne are clogged pores, poor oil quality, and an imbalanced skin pH.
How can you improve the quality of your skin's oil?
-Improving the quality of your skin's oil can be achieved by increasing essential fatty acids in your diet, such as through avocados, fish, and nuts, or by taking supplements.
What is the recommended pH range for healthy skin and why is it important?
-The recommended pH range for healthy skin is between 4.5 and 6.5. This slightly acidic environment helps keep the skin free from bacteria and maintains a strong immune response.
What are the key ingredients recommended for treating acne?
-Key ingredients recommended for treating acne include salicylic acid for exfoliation, vitamin B3 (niacinamide) for balancing skin pH, and retinol (vitamin A) for regulating oil production and preventing scarring.
Why is it important to consult a skin professional for severe acne or acne scarring?
-Consulting a skin professional is important for severe acne or acne scarring because they can provide advanced treatments like chemical peels, micro-needling, and may recommend oral medications like retinoids for effective treatment.
Outlines
🌿 Understanding Acne: Causes and Types
This paragraph delves into the complexities of acne, emphasizing that it's not a single issue but a multifaceted one with various causes and treatments. It introduces the concept of acne as a blockage or infection within the sebaceous unit, explaining the role of the hair follicle and sebaceous gland in oil (sebum) production. The paragraph distinguishes between inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne, detailing the differences between mild congestion like blackheads and whiteheads, and more severe forms like papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts. It also outlines the progression of acne from level one (mild) to level three (severe), highlighting the importance of understanding these types to effectively manage skin health.
🛠 Treating Acne: Strategies and Skincare Routine
Paragraph two focuses on the treatment of acne, starting with the importance of exfoliation using salicylic acid, which is oil-soluble, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. It advises against physical scrubs and recommends leave-on serums for effective exfoliation. The paragraph then addresses the regulation of oil flow through diet and supplementation with essential fatty acids, which can improve oil quality and prevent blockages. It also discusses the significance of maintaining a skin pH between 4.5 and 6.5, with vitamin B3 (niacinamide) being key for balancing pH and strengthening the skin barrier. The paragraph concludes with a brief on the role of vitamin A (retinol) in acne treatment, its benefits for skin cell turnover, oil regulation, and collagen production, which can prevent scarring. It suggests consulting a dermatologist for cystic acne and emphasizes the importance of a consistent skincare routine tailored to individual needs.
🧴 Skincare Routine for Acne Management
The final paragraph provides a comprehensive guide to a skincare routine designed to manage acne. It suggests starting with a double cleanse, followed by a toner without AHAs or BHAs, and then applying a vitamin A serum. Niacinamide is also included in the nighttime routine to balance the skin's pH and reduce redness. The paragraph clarifies the order of application for water-based and oil-based serums and emphasizes the importance of starting slow with new products like salicylic acid and retinol to avoid overdoing it. It also touches on the concept of skin purging, which is a temporary increase in breakouts as the skin adjusts to the treatment. The routine is flexible and suggests adjusting based on the severity of acne, with a reminder to consult a skin professional for personalized advice. The paragraph ends with an invitation for viewers to ask questions and engage with the content.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Acne
💡Sebaceous gland
💡Inflammatory acne
💡Non-inflammatory acne
💡Salicylic acid
💡pH level
💡Niacinamide
💡Retinol
💡Exfoliation
💡Skin purging
Highlights
Acne is a complex issue with varying levels, causes, and treatment methods.
Acne is caused by three main factors: oil quality, skin's pH level, and clogged skin.
Acne types are categorized into inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne.
Non-inflammatory acne includes open and closed comedones, such as blackheads and whiteheads.
Inflammatory acne consists of papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts, which indicate infection within the skin.
Papules and pustules are红肿 and painful bumps caused by a lack of oxygen and bacterial infection.
Nodules and cysts are severe acne types that are deep within the skin and can lead to scarring.
Clogged pores, poor oil quality, and an imbalanced skin pH are the primary causes of acne.
Exfoliation with salicylic acid is recommended for treating acne due to its oil-soluble, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.
Physical scrubs and cleansers with salicylic acid are not recommended for exfoliation due to their limited effectiveness.
Regulating oil flow involves improving oil quality through diet and supplementation with essential fatty acids.
Maintaining a skin pH between 4.5 and 6.5 is crucial for a healthy skin environment.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is an effective ingredient for balancing skin pH and reducing redness.
Retinol (Vitamin A) aids in cell turnover, oil regulation, and collagen production, which can help prevent and treat acne scars.
Genetics, hormonal factors, diet, and gut health can influence acne development.
For severe acne, consulting a dermatologist or naturopath for professional treatment and hormone level testing is advised.
A skincare routine including cleansing, exfoliation, moisturizing, and sun protection is essential for acne management.
Skin purging, where the skin breaks out more before improving, is a normal response to new treatments.
Patience and consistency in skincare, along with professional advice, are key to managing acne.
Transcripts
acne most likely has troubled most of us
at one point or another whether it pops
up during our teenage years or hounds us
in our adulthood or both its presence is
unwelcome to say the least and many
think acne is just a singular problem
but in reality it's a complex issue with
varying levels causes and treatment
methods if you've ever felt overwhelmed
by the numerous products on the shelves
the conflicting advice from friends or
all of the home remedies available on
the internet then you're not alone this
video will help you understand the
differ types of acne their causes and
how to treat them so you feel empowered
to take control of your Skin's Health
now from my experience acne is mainly
caused by three different factors number
one oil quality number two your Skin's
pH level and number three clogged skin
from makeup dirt and oil so firstly acne
is a blockage or an infection within the
sebaceous unit the hair follicle with
our sebaceous gland if you take a look
at this diagram here we can see that the
hair follicle runs through the epidermis
and the dermis attached to the hair
follicle is a sebaceous gland this is
where we produce oil known as sebum our
sebaceous gland releases oil into the
hair follicle and it should flow nicely
onto the surface of the skin to
lubricate to keep our skin moisturized
and protected but when it comes to acne
the types actually fall into two
different categories inflammatory acne
and non-inflammatory acne
non-inflammatory acne is your open and
closed chromones blackheads and whitee
heads these sit at a level one level one
is when we have mild congestion it's the
most common we have a blockage within
the skin and this occurs right at the
top of that hair follicle this occurs
when we have oil coming through and it
creates a plug at the top of the
follicle whiteheads are non oxidized
clog pores sometimes the oil plug
oxidizes from the UV light and then can
turn into a blackhead so blackheads are
essentially little plugs of oil that
have oxidized and gone dark at the top
of the hair follicle with open and
closed chodon there are no redness or
inflammation in terms of it being
sensitive to touch or any pain
associated with the actual comedones now
non-inflammatory acne such as comedones
is easy to treat and get on top of then
we have inflammatory acne this includes
papules pules nodules and cysts these
four types of acne are broken down into
two levels papules and postures sit in
level two and this is when we get a
blockage further down the hair follicle
within the epidermis what happens here
is oxygen stops getting to the area when
we have no oxygen our PE acne bacteria
thrives it is the main reason for
creating infection within the skin we
all know when our body has an infection
we get swelling pain and redness papules
are small rais reddish bumps on the skin
surface they do not have pus papules can
be tended to touch and might feel hard
as well when our body starts to fight
the blockage our body starts sending
white blood cells and that's when you
start to get P this blockage is called
postures the body may get rid of these
on its own as it will fight the
infection and try to push the blockage
out however many people like to pop
these pimples that leads to spreading
that bacteria across the surface of the
skin and can lead to more breakouts but
as well as scarring and
hyperpigmentation the postle can
actually heal itself from the inside out
if we leave it alone normally within
that 1 to 2 weeks level three is when we
get blockages further down in the hair
follicle when this occurs the body
recognizes that the blockage is actually
too far away from the skin surface to
push it out so instead it actually keeps
the infection in the body your body will
send other enzymes to break down the
blockage and return the skin to normal
Health but it can take a really long
time right painful deep pimples in the
form of nodules and cysts that never
come to the skin surface now the problem
with these blockages they are close to
the dermis which means if our collagen
and elastin get damaged while you have
cysts or nodules it can actually lead to
really bad scarring now scarring can
only be treated with micro needling
generally or Advanced Skin treatments so
it's best to consult with a skin
professional if you're trying to treat
acne scarring cystic and nodular acne
are harder to treat as they are very
deep within the skin so this is the
three types of blockages you can
experience with acne level one being the
mildest and of course level three being
the most severe acne so let's discuss
what causes these three types of
blockages so essentially three things
have gone wrong in the skin the first
thing is clogged pores this is a made up
of dead skin cells as well as products
makeup and sunscreen when your oil can't
escape onto the surface of the skin it
gets stuck underneath the blockage this
is why it's important to cleanse your
skin correctly exfoliate and avoid
products with ingredients that are
clogging the pores it can also cut off
oxygen to the area of the hair follicle
which can then lead to level two
postures and so on the second issue is
your oil quality we want our oil to be
free flowing liquid that can get through
the hair follicle onto the top layer of
the skin the hair follicle passage get
thinner as we get to the top of the skin
so your oil quality needs to be very
healthy and thin to get through most
people have unhealthy thick oil which of
course can't fit through that passageway
to get onto the surface of the Skin So
when this occurs it actually gets stuck
and then causes a blockage and then
leads to level 1 2 or three the third
reason is your Skin's pH your skin
should be between a pH level of 4.5 and
6.5 this is healthy it needs to be
slightly acidic to keep free of bacteria
and have a strong immune action if your
Skin's pH is out of whack those with
acne often have a alkaline pH which is
out of balance bacteria pathogens love
an alkaline skin so we need to ensure
our pH is balanced between 4.5 and 6.5
okay so now we know why you get acne
breakouts and the types of acne but how
do we treat every type of acne the first
important step is exfoliation we
recommend a leave on Serum with
salicylic acid as the key ingredient
that has a small molecular size that can
actually penetrate oil and exfoliate the
the skin from the inside out salicylic
acid is oil soluble it is attracted to
oil to break it down salicylic acid is
also anti-inflammatory which can help to
calm the skin down and finally it is
also antibacterial so it gets rid of
that P acne bacteria it's the only acid
that can do this so it's the best choice
for acne we don't recommend physical
scrubs as this can spread bacteria
causing more breakouts but it can also
irritate the skin by creating micro
tears within the skin we also don't
recommend salicylic acids in cleansers
alone as your exfoliation method
cleansers are only on the skin for less
than 1 minute and it just isn't enough
time for that acid to go into your hair
follicle and clean up the mess of which
your blockages and infections are so
using a leave on Serum with 2% salicylic
acid that has time to work on the skin
and use this regularly during the week
if you have severe acne you may need to
look into booking in with your local
skin professional for some chemical
peels that are at a higher strength
please do not do chemical peels at home
these need to be applied and removed
correctly by a professional skin
therapist next how do we regulate our
oil flow so it's nice and thin so if you
continue to have thick oil it doesn't
matter how often you exfoliate you will
still get recurring breakouts because
you haven't fixed your oil quality
problem oil quality let's talk about it
the way we change the oil quality is
increasing your essential fatty acids in
your diet including avocado fish nuts
foods that are high in essential fatty
acids supplementation can also be taken
daily to encourage the body to create
better quality oil so we can prevent
blockages within the skin and finally
the Skin's pH 4.5 to 6.5 is where we
want our skin to be the best active
ingredient to balance the Skin's pH is
vitamin B3 otherwise known as
niacinamide anyone can use niacinamide
and the active ingredient helps to
strengthen the Skin's barrier reduce
redness and balancing the Skin's pH
increasing hydration ninite is also
great for hyperpigmentation we can get
from popping and picking our pimples so
it will help prevent and treat the
hyperpigmentation left behind by the
breakout and finally vitamin A which is
retinol retinol helps remove dead skin
cells it stimulates your cell production
it prevents excess pigmentation it
regulates your oil production to be at a
normal level it will help regulate the
amount of oil your skin is producing
it's not going to fix your oil quality
only essential fatty acids can do that
it's also going to stimulate the fiber
blast in the dermis that encourages your
collagen and alasin to produce more
proteins this will help prevent scarring
and treat it if you already have
scarring so now genetics hormonal
factors diet medications and your
overall gut health can affect three
above factors we can help with skinc
care but try these first and if you
notice no difference in 4 months we
recommend you go to a naturopath to look
at your gut health and get some testing
on your hormone levels to get to the
underlying root problem and work from
the inside out for cystic acne please
consult a dermatologist it is the most
challenging to treat and you may need
short-term acne medication with oral
retinoids so here is an example of what
your skincare routine could look like to
help with acne now this will depend on
each person and again you might need to
tweak this routine depending on the
severity of your acne so if you do have
any questions feel free to pop them down
below and we'll see if we're able to
help answer those for you so start by
cleansing then you're going to tone this
is optional then you're going to apply a
Leon exfoliating serum so this needs to
be salicylic acid or you can use a leon
serum that contains both salicylic acid
and AAS just a leave on serum then
moisturize and then applying a SPF then
in the morning 2 to three times a week
on the other days you're going to
cleanse tone apply a nice cinnamide
serum moisturize and SPF now we don't
recommend to use n cinnamide and
salicylic acid together because most
brands they are actually conflix unless
your brand States otherwise so always
look into the brands that you are using
and just see what they recommend it will
depend on their formulation so if in
doubt like I said just contact your
skincare brand and otherwise use on
separate days now another thing about
skin purging really monitor how your
skin responds to how often you are using
your exfoliating serum you will most
likely experience skin purging which is
when you break out more because your
skin is pushing out the clogged buildup
underneath your skin onto the skin
surface so push through it you can do it
let's take a look at your night routine
so starting by cleansing the skin you
want to double cleanse so cleansing
twice tone just make sure there is no a
Haas or bhas in your toner and then you
want to apply a vitamin A serum you will
also include niacinamide in your night
routine as well so if your vitamin A is
water-based use the vitamin A first
followed by the NY cinnamide however if
your vitamin A is oilbased then apply
the N camide first followed by the
vitamin A it will just depend on the
product formulation but use both in your
routine then you will finish with
moisturizer so reminder serums need to
be applied thinnest to thickest
water-based serums first followed by
oilbased serums if you are brand new to
both salicylic acid and retinol you do
need to start off slow so don't overdo
it remember while acne can be
frustrating and affect our self-esteem
understanding acne and how it is caused
is the first step stay patient
consistent with your routine invest in
good quality skin care and always
consult with a skin professional if
you're unsure about the right treatment
for you if you have any questions please
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