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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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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How to reduce redness from rosacea

Rosacea mostly occurs in middle-aged people, more often in women, and can be accompanied by acne or seborrheic dermatitis. The most commonly seen type in clinical settings is erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, primarily appearing in the central parts of the face, especially on the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin, with symmetrically occurring erythema. Different stimuli, such as environmental changes, temperature fluctuations, consuming hot beverages, alcohol, spicy foods, exercise, and bathing, can all cause persistent blushing and erythema, often accompanied by dry skin, a burning sensation, or a stinging feeling. To reduce erythema, it is first important to protect against the sun to avoid damage to the facial skin barrier by ultraviolet rays. It is also necessary to avoid excessive cleansing, enhance moisturizing and skin-nourishing treatments, and avoid extreme heat or cold, as well as the adverse stimulation of mental stress. Alcohol consumption and spicy or irritating foods should be avoided. Local cold compresses may be appropriate, and for severe and recurrent cases, internal administration of Chinese herbal medicine is recommended to clear heat, cool the blood, and reduce redness.

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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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What is the white substance in acne?

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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Can acne be covered with makeup?

Acne is related to vigorous sebaceous gland secretion, consumption of spicy and stimulating food, or frequent staying up late. It is a condition where, during the secretion process of the sebaceous glands, the follicle openings become blocked, leading to an accumulation of secretion locally. This is compounded by an infection of Propionibacterium acnes on the skin surface. During the treatment of acne, try to avoid makeup, especially oily makeup products that can clog pores, as these may exacerbate the condition or cause it to recur. Once this condition occurs, it is advisable to seek standard treatment at a dermatology department in a reputable hospital. Treatment can include oral and topical medications, combined with red and blue light therapy. Avoid picking or scratching the acne, as this can lead to scarring or hyperpigmentation later on.