Does acne infect people?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 13, 2024
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Acne belongs to a disease caused by the excessive secretion of one's own sebaceous glands and an infection of the skin surface by acne propionic acid bacillus. This disease is not contagious, and it cannot be transmitted to others by touching each other or sharing towels. However, the disease has a strong recurrence, especially in patients who are in puberty. If their diet and lifestyle are not monitored in the short term, they will relapse quickly. It is recommended to receive formal treatment at a dermatology department of a regular hospital, with oral medication and topical medication. The combination of red and blue light effects can speed up the recovery. After recovery, it is crucial to maintain a standard diet and lifestyle, avoid spicy and irritating food, and try not to stay up late, feel anxious, or tense. Avoid misusing cosmetics to prevent clogging pores, which could worsen the condition. Regularly strengthen exercise, sweat more, and bathe more often.

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How to treat acne?

Acne is related to several factors including excessive secretion of sebum, consumption of spicy and stimulating foods, frequent staying up late, familial inheritance, and internal hormone levels. There are various treatment methods for this condition, which primarily depend on the individual's age. Treatment can be challenging during adolescence. If it is post-adolescence, treatment tends to be relatively easier. The most common treatment approach involves oral and topical anti-inflammatory medications, and it's effective to combine these with red and blue light therapy at a formal hospital for faster results. Traditional Chinese medicine facial masks can also be used to reduce local inflammation and decrease sebum secretion. However, acne tends to recur, particularly in adolescents. It is crucial for patients to avoid spicy and stimulating foods, not stay up late, and regularly exercise to reduce adverse hormone levels in the body. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor based on specific circumstances.)

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Why does acne recur repeatedly?

Acne is a disease caused by overactive sebaceous glands and infection of the skin surface with Propionibacterium acnes. The most common symptoms are the appearance of red papules on the face, which are quite painful, and some directly develop pus heads. Although this disease can be completely cured through formal treatment, it has a high recurrence rate, and the main factor of recurrence is related to one's age group, especially during adolescence and in patients with hormonal imbalances. During the treatment period, it is necessary to avoid spicy and irritating foods for a long time, try not to stay up late, avoid anxiety and tension, and refrain from misusing cosmetics, especially greasy products that can clog pores. After recovery, it is advisable to wash the face with cold or cool water, and avoid using hot water.

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How to treat acne scar bumps?

Acne scars and keloids are often caused by improper treatment of acne or by scratching, squeezing, and breaking the skin during the treatment process, leading to infection and the subsequent formation of these scars and keloids. Once formed, it is impossible to completely remove them. If the keloid scars are not particularly prominent, you can visit a dermatology department at a standard hospital to repair them with fractional laser treatment. If the keloid scars are very noticeable and proliferative, you can also visit a dermatology department at a standard hospital for drug injection treatment, but it is not possible to completely remove them, only to temporarily relieve the symptoms. If the scars are relatively small, cosmetic surgery to excise them can be an option. Therefore, during the treatment of acne, it is crucial to follow standard practices and timely treatment, and to avoid scratching or squeezing the skin to prevent the formation of keloid scars.

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The main causes of acne formation

Acne is primarily caused by excessive secretion from one's own sebaceous glands. There are various reasons for this excessive secretion, such as genetic constitution and dietary preferences for spicy, fried, or sweet foods. Frequent staying up late, anxiety, tension, or mood disturbances can also lead to this condition. Some women may experience acne related to menstrual disorders or hormonal imbalances. Once acne is noticed, it is best to seek proper medical treatment and avoid squeezing or picking with hands to prevent scarring or pockmarks. Besides medical treatment, it is essential to maintain a long-term diet avoidance, regulate eating habits, exercise regularly to boost immunity, sweat more, and possibly take medications that reduce sebaceous gland secretion.

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What happens if rosacea is not treated?

Rosacea, if untreated, mainly affects the appearance. It was formerly called rhinophyma and typically occurs in the central part of the face, manifesting as persistent erythema and dilation of capillaries, constituting a chronic inflammatory skin disease. The occurrence mechanism of rosacea is quite complex. It is related to consuming overly greasy, overly sweet, spicy, and irritating foods, and is also associated with frequently staying up late, anxiety, and insomnia, which can lead to the development of rosacea. In treating rosacea, it is important to avoid excessive cleaning of the skin to prevent damage to the skin's barrier function. It is also important to enhance skin moisturization and physical sun protection, avoid excessive cold or heat exposure, and manage stress. Diet-wise, it is advisable to refrain from drinking alcohol and avoid spicy and irritating foods.