If having an acne breakout is bad enough, having them on your chin can be very embarrassing. Chin acne and other types of facial acne have been known to create not just physical challenges but emotional and psychological as well. In cases of severe acne breakouts, many are known to develop a reclusive nature resulting from a low self esteem. Chin acne, in particular is quite noticeable as well as painful.
The good news is acne is the most common form of skin disorder. It affects millions of people in both their puberty and adult stages. There is no established single cause of acne breakouts. It is triggered by the presence of three key ingredients – sebum, an oily substance produced by sebaceous glands in the epidermis; dead skin cells; and acne causing bacteria. Sebum will mix with dried cells inside hair follicles forming a plug. This will be metabolized by bacteria creating a wound and some swelling.
Chin acne, in particular can be quite unsightly because of its prominent position. What’s more they are typically large and painful. One of the very common causes of acne breakouts in the chin in women is a high level of male hormones called androgens. Androgens have an effect on the production of oils in the sebaceous glands thus creating a higher risk of an acne breakout. This type is called hormonal acne. Women experience a heightened level of hormones during periodic cycles such as pregnancy or during menstrual periods.
It can be very difficult to predict where and when an acne breakout will occur – your cheek, chin or forehead. There are various types of medication to cure acne depending on the severity of the breakout. If severe, each case is treated on its individual characteristics. Forehead acne treatments, chin acne treatments and all other acne remedies can include the following:
- Topical medication and antibiotics
- Oral antibiotics and contraceptives
- Laser treatment
- Saline injections
- Surgical procedures
Most cures for acne would fall under the categories above. These treatments are used to treat acne that already exists. Acne prevention can boil down to simple, easy and regular habits that can reduce the risk of acne breakouts. Here are a few tips:
- Wash your face using a gentle face cleanser at least twice a day. Don’t over wash as this may cause dryness and eventually trigger an increase in the production of oil. Do not irritate the skin by using an abrasive wash cloth;
- Avoid using oil based products on your skin. Again this will increase the amount of oil in the skin;
- Avoid other skin irritants such as over exposure to the sun. This will cause skin dryness.
By following a few simple and daily steps, you would have reduced the risk of acne breakouts in the skin.
