Breakouts and Acne

Definition: Acne is a chronic disorder of the sebaceous glands. While sometimes it seems pimples appear overnight, the development of a breakout is actually an extended process that begins at the cellular level. All pimples begin as a blockage of the hair follicle, or pore. As the follicle becomes filled with sebum, dead cells, and bacteria, it begins to swell. The follicle wall ruptures and spills into the dermis. White blood cells rush in to fight the bacteria. Redness and swelling occurs.

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Appearance:

Blackheads and whiteheads (comedones)

Comedones are enlarged hair follicles filled with sebum. Blackheads are comedones that have opened to the skin's surface. The color of the sebum makes them appear black. Whiteheads are comedones that are closed on the surface.  

Pimples (pustules)

These are inflamed hair follicles. The bacteria in the follicle multiply, attracting infection-fighting cells, which release substances that cause irritation and redness. The follicle then ruptures, and spills the contents into the surrounding skin, which causes more inflammation.  

Nodules and cysts

These are larger infections of the hair follicles that extend deeper into the skin, forming firm, deep bumps and swellings. Like pimples, they are caused by increased sebum production and the growth of bacteria, which cause irritation and redness.

Recommended products to relieve breakouts and acne:

• Copper Peptide
• DermaPolish
• Omega + Tissue Oil
• DermaBright
• Vitanol A Booster
• Vitamin C Serum
• Dermal Repair
• Hyaluronic Plus
• Vitamin B Cream
• Active Cleansing Gel
• Revitalizing Toner