Acne Theory .pptx

Acne Acne •An acne breakout starts in the skin's tiny holes, commonly called pores. It takes about two to three weeks before a blemish shows up on the skin's surface. •Deep within each pore is a sebaceous gland that works to produce sebum, an oil that keeps skin soft and moist. As the skin renews...

Acne Acne •An acne breakout starts in the skin's tiny holes, commonly called pores. It takes about two to three weeks before a blemish shows up on the skin's surface. •Deep within each pore is a sebaceous gland that works to produce sebum, an oil that keeps skin soft and moist. As the skin renews itself, old skin cells die and are shed off. Under the best circumstances, this happens evenly and gradually, making way for fresh new skin. But some people shed skin unevenly and as a result, dead cells mix with sebum and clump together to form a sticky plug. This plug traps oil and P.acne bacteria inside the pore — the beginning of a blemish. • During puberty, hormones accelerate oil-producing sebaceous glands into hyper drive, putting teen skin at particular risk for acne. Acne How it works • The light emitted from the Intense Pulsed Light system directly targets overactive sebaceous glands, greatly reducing the total number and severity of active lesions, and lessening the inflammation and occurrence of break-outs. • The light stimulates the production of new collagen to improve skin texture, and can also reduce the appearance of red or brown areas of skin that are often associated with acne breakouts. Comedones Blackheads Whiteheads Papules • Papules are Comedones that become inflamed, forming small red or pink bumps on the skin. This type of pimple may be sensitive to the touch. Picking or squeezing can make the inflammation worse and may lead to scarring. A large number of papules may indicate moderate to severe acne. Pustules • Pustules are another kind of inflamed pimple. They resemble a whitehead with a red ring around the bump. The bump is typically filled with white or yellow pus. Avoid picking or squeezing pustules. Picking can cause scars or Nodules • Nodules are large, inflamed bumps that feel firm to the touch. They develop deep within the skin and are often painful. Cysts • Cysts are large, pusfilled lesions that look similar to boils. Like nodules, cysts can be painful and should be treated by a dermatologist. People who develop nodules and cysts are usually considered to have a more severe form of acne. Severe Acne • People with severe nodulocystic acne have multiple inflamed cysts and nodules. The acne may turn deep red or purple. It often leaves scars Acne Conglobata • Acne conglobata is one of the most severe forms of acne. It involves many inflamed nodules that are connected under the skin to other nodules. It can affect the neck, chest, arms, and buttocks. • It often leaves scars. This type of acne is more common in men and is sometimes caused by taking steroids or Acne Mechanica • Acne mechanica is caused by heat, friction, and pressure against the skin, often the result of wearing sports gear such as a helmet or baseball cap. It is sometimes called "sports-induced acne" because it occurs frequently in athletes. Preventive measures include wearing an absorbent material under sports equipment and showering immediately after activity. Identify the cause • Bad nutrition • Hygiene • Puberty • Hormones • Health issues • Skin care Parameters • • • • 4-6 treatments, 2-3 weeks apart Light handed with hand piece Use gel Avoid pustules 1 Treatments, 7 Days Post Before and After Treatment Before and After Treatment Before and After Treatment Before and After Treatment Assessment Thank you for choosing KG BEAUTY & MODALITY TRAINING TO COMPLETE YOUR SELF PACED THEORY • Please complete your Assessments 1–5 THAT WERE EMAILED TO YOU WITH THIS TRAINING MANUAL www.kgbeautyandmodalitytraining.com.au