Ask the Expert Acne can occur not only in people with oily skin but on any skin type, Dr. Learn from Banani Choudhary

Summer has started. During this time, sunlight, sweat and dust particles together make the skin dirty due to which the pores of the skin start getting clogged. Due to this, the problem of acne on the skin will become more prevalent. Acne can also occur due to using skin products. There are many reasons behind acne, about which IndiaTheNews talked to Dr. Banani Chaudhary, who is a consultant dermatologist at Jaslok Hospital and Research center and Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai. He has expertise in geriatric care and Has 15 years of experience in atopic dermatitis… He has also made important contributions to textbook of Dermatology and Aesthetics, Evidence based Dermatology, Text book of Indian Journal of Dermatolgy.

Acne or pimples are caused by oil glands under the skin. Generally this oil gland activity occurs after 12 years i.e. pubertal age. Youngsters at this age suffer from pubertal acne. One acne is adult acne, which occurs at the age of 30-40 years. Menopause occurs in women in the late 50s.

Acne is not any kind of infection but it is oil gland activity. Acne can occur in any skin, be it dry skin, combination skin or oily skin. It depends on the activity of oil glands under the skin. People whose oil glands under their skin are more active are likely to have more pimples or acne.

Pubertal acne causes more acne. Youngsters do not have much knowledge about acne that occurs at this age. By touching the acne, they increase more, whereas the youth do not desist from touching them again and again. Repeatedly touching or irritating acne can leave scars. Generally, acne does not leave scars, but if the acne is touched or popped, it can leave scars.

There are different reasons behind acne occurring in adult age. The problem of acne occurs due to medication, stress, anxiety, hormonal changes etc. Acne can occur at many places in the body. Generally, it is most common to have acne on face, chest, back and hands.

Menopausal acne lasts only for a short time. Medicine is given in this also. This problem ends in some time. Acne occurs in three phases, the treatment of which is also done accordingly. And the most important thing is that people with dry skin can also have the problem of acne.

Do pimples increase by applying oil on the head?
It is good to apply oil or oil the hair from time to time but the oil should be applied on the hair and not on the scalp. Scalp is also a skin on which applying oil increases the chances of getting pimples. Oil should be applied to hair once a week for 30-40 minutes. Oil should not be applied on the head or scalp, which increases the chances of acne. Pimples also occur due to PCOD, which causes hormonal imbalance. There is the problem of acne, apart from this there is also hormonal acne. Scars also occur due to acne. Many times, after the appearance of acne on the skin, it occurs again and again at the same place. In such a situation, a doctor should be consulted.

Diabetes medicine is available in middle age. These medicines do not directly cause acne but they increase oil in the scalp. This may cause acne. Steroids increase oil activity in the body, which causes more acne. Many times, people who go to the gym and do not bathe properly after coming home may develop acne on their body.

Does makeup cause acne?
Nowadays, due to YouTube, after watching the influencers, the youth do skin care with many types of layering, which includes many products like toner, serum. After this make up is done. These also cause the problem of acne. However, if the skin is double cleansed after makeup, then this problem does not arise much. It is important to clean the face with face wash and cleanser. It is also important to apply moisturizer after face wash. If makeup remains on the face for eight or 12 hours then the problem of acne occurs. To avoid this, use makeup products containing sunscreen. Due to this, less products are applied on the face.

Does diet cause acne?
There is no direct relation between diet and acne. If you eat oily food then it is not good for the body anyway. In such a situation, to avoid acne, a good diet should be taken, so that the skin health can remain healthy. To make the skin healthy, fresh fruits, dry fruits and vegetables should be consumed. These contain zinc, minerals and vitamins in abundance, which makes the skin glowing. It helps in controlling oil on face and scalp. One or two fruits, dry fruits and vegetables should be eaten daily in the diet.

How to remove acne marks and active acne
The problem of acne does not occur due to lack of anything in the body. However, in some cases, if there is a significant deficiency of zinc in the body, acne may occur. Usually, to remove acne marks on the face, dermatologists give creams, which remove the marks. However, once a scar occurs, it takes time to go away. Acne marks usually go away with creams, but treatment is required to remove scars. Scars can be cured up to 95 percent through treatment.

What kind of sunscreen should be used in summer
For everyday use, a sunscreen with SPF 25 to 35 is sufficient, but if one stays in the sun for a longer period of time, one should use a sunscreen with SPF 45-50. Sunscreen: Lotion based sunscreen is also given for dry skin. Lotion or gel sunscreen is used for normal to combination skin. Gel based sunscreen is used for oily skin, which is non-sticky. It is very important to apply sunscreen daily because it is anti-aging. However, there is no need to apply sunscreen while staying at home. It is enough to apply sunscreen a minute or two before leaving the house, in this time it becomes active and starts working. If tanning occurs after applying sunscreen, it goes away in a day or two. Generally, sunscreen is applied to children only after 12 years of age. Sunscreen is applied only to those children who are involved in swimming or sports. Skin block is given which is beneficial for children.

How beneficial is it to apply serum on the face?
Applying serum on the face is beneficial. Nowadays, there are many cosmeceutical brands present in the market which solve skin related problems. Only one serum should be used at a time. Serum should be used according to your skin. It should also be used after consulting a dermatologist.

due to heat rash
Heat rash is caused by sweat glands. Heat rash is caused by sweat glands. In summer, many people have the problem of heat rash, which mostly occurs in closed areas like underarms, back, private parts. To avoid heat rash, take bath twice in summer and then dry the skin thoroughly with a towel so that no moisture remains on the skin. After this, moisturizer should be applied on the body. After the rash occurs, rash cream is given to cure it.

Contact dermatitis in which a rash occurs when a metal comes in contact with the skin, such as a rash caused by a watch strap. Contact dermatitis also occurs when rubber comes in contact with the skin. To overcome this problem, lactocalamine or aloe vera gel can be applied. It is useful in preventing contact dermatitis but once the rash occurs, the gel does not work. Even after recovery, continuing to apply aloe vera gel does not cause any problem.

What is skin rash and how long does it take to heal?
Skin rash occurs due to allergy. Many people suffer from itching on the skin due to allergies. In case of allergy, the skin should be moisturized well. Anti allergic tablets or lotions are available which can be used. In most cases, skin rash can be completely controlled.

contact dermatitis
Coming in contact with any metal in the body can give rise to this problem. For example, people can get contact dermatitis by wearing artificial jewellery, earrings, rubber slippers, hair dye, wearing leather etc. To cure this problem, initially some medicines should be taken on the advice of the doctor. Apart from this, some ointments can be used on the skin which prevents allergies.

Disclaimer: The suggestions in this article are for general information. Do not take these tips and information as advice from a doctor or medical professional. In case of symptoms of any disease, definitely consult a doctor.