What is the white substance in acne?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 02, 2024
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The white substance in acne is mostly formed by the normal secretions of sebaceous glands accumulating at the mouth of hair follicles, combined with the fermentation of Propionibacterium acnes or Staphylococcus aureus, resulting in pus. Some of the white substances appear as tofu-dregs-like, which are pus formed after vigorous secretion of the sebaceous glands and then absorbed and dried. These substances can be treated with oral and topical anti-inflammatory medications. During treatment, it is also important to regulate one's diet and lifestyle habits, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods to reduce sebum secretion. It is also helpful to avoid staying up late, anxiety, and stress to alleviate symptoms or prevent recurrence.

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Does acne spread?

Acne is a common skin disease, often occurring in adolescents and young adults. It is not contagious because acne is a chronic inflammation of the sebaceous gland follicles, associated with excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands or infection with acne bacteria. It is not contagious and will not cause one's own acne by coming into contact with someone who has acne.

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Can hypertrophic acne scars be treated?

Acne, during its onset and treatment period, due to non-standard treatments or severe cases, coupled with some patients liking to pick or squeeze them, might lead to hypertrophic scarring later. Once hypertrophic scars form, they are not easy to treat, especially if they are very prominent, they generally cannot be completely cured. If the symptoms are mild, fractional laser treatment can be used, but the ultimate repair effectiveness is uncertain. If the prominence is especially noticeable, one can go to a dermatology department in a regular hospital for localized drug blockade treatment, but this only improves the symptoms and cannot eradicate the condition completely. Therefore, it is essential to follow standard treatment protocols during the onset of acne to prevent the formation of hypertrophic scars.

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What foods should not be eaten with acne?

Acne is a disease caused by an overactive sebaceous gland on the skin's surface and a concurrent infection with acne propionibacteria. The most common symptoms usually appear on the face as red or whitehead pimples. During treatment, it is essential to avoid spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers, lamb, seafood, alcohol, fried and greasy foods, or sweets, and try not to consume them. After recovery, it is also necessary to maintain a long-term regulated diet and lifestyle habits. Avoid staying up late, anxiety, and stress. Treatment should be carried out in the dermatology department of a formal hospital. Try not to pick or squeeze with your hands to prevent residual acne scars or pits. After recovery, appropriate exercise should be done to strengthen the immune system.

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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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How to remove acne scar bumps

Acne is somewhat related to the vigorous secretion of one's own sebaceous glands. During the treatment process, most people either treat improperly or frequently pick and squeeze their acne, which can lead to scars that are troublesome to treat if broken. If the scar proliferation is not too pronounced and relatively flat, one can visit a reputable hospital's dermatology department for fractional laser treatment. If the scar proliferation is more obvious and raised, medical interventions at a hospital may be necessary, typically involving two to three injections. This can generally soften, flatten, and shrink the scar slightly, but it is impossible to completely remove it. This condition is also somewhat related to individual constitution. During treatment, one should maintain proper dietary and lifestyle habits. During the acne treatment period, try not to pick, squeeze, or scratch the acne to prevent scars from forming.