Clinical Definition of Acne
Acne is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes spots and pimples, especially on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms.
Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules are all types of acne.
It commonly occurs during puberty, when the sebaceous glands activate, but it can occur at any age. It is not dangerous, but it can leave skin scars.
The glands produce oil and are stimulated by male hormones produced by the adrenal glands in both males and females.
Here are some facts about acne.
- Acne is a skin disease involving the oil glands at the base of hair follicles.
- It affects 3 in every 4 people aged 11 to 30 years.
- It is not dangerous, but it can leave skin scars.
- Treatment depends on how severe and persistent it is.
- Risk factors include genetics, the menstrual cycle, anxiety and stress, hot and humid climates, using oil-based makeup, and squeezing pimples.
How Does Salt Therapy Assist Acne?
Salt therapy assists all ages and sufferers of acne and increases the body’s ability to absorb microscopic salt particles via the skin. Salt is a natural antihistamine, antibacterial and anti inflammatory. Salt balances the body’s Ph levels and increases the regenerative process of the skin while reducing the localised inflammation. This stimulation increases skin elasticity and can result in improvements in the skin’s protective properties and increase the superficial bacterial flora (the good bacteria).
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