Oily acne on the face. Skin and subcutaneous formations are different and often cause difficulties in diagnosis, as they have similar features. So, sometimes it is important to know how to distinguish a wen from a pimple, since these neoplasms are often confused, but they have different causes, structure and methods of elimination.
It is important to distinguish a wen from a pimple
What to wash your face with
There are a large number of cosmetics that can be used to wash oily skin with pimples and acne.
The table provides the most popular and effective drugs for treatment.
| Means | Description |
| Facial gel | This form is produced in the form of a viscous substance, which includes components that dissolve fat. Additionally, for care and moisturizing, there are substances of plant origin - herbal extracts, oils, antibacterial substances. Good products that are produced in this form are considered to be AVENE Cleansing Gel and Clean Line with Aloe Vera Cleansing. They are designed to deeply cleanse the dermis of impurities and sebum. |
| Micellar water | The cosmetic product is designed to quickly remove impurities; it can also be used to care for the skin. It comes in the form of a mild liquid, which consists of micelles. These elements are solutions of acids that have a moisturizing effect on the skin. Good products available in this form include Garnier water and NIVEA micellar water. |
| Cleansing foam | This product is available in the form of a foaming substance with a light texture. The composition contains elements that effectively cleanse the skin of impurities. But at the same time they do not harm the water-salt balance. A good foam cleanser is SECRETS OF ARCTICA from PLANETA ORGANICA. |
| Facial wipes | Special wipes for washing are considered an effective and efficient method of cleansing the skin. They are suitable for almost any skin type, including oily. They have a massage, toning, cleansing effect. Popular cleansing wipes include OLAY Skin Comfort. |
Review of creams
How to choose the best cream? Try the following:
1. “Nivea Matte Perfection”. This cream maintains an optimal level of hydration, does not clog pores, regulates the activity of the sebaceous glands, protects against ultraviolet radiation and eliminates oily shine.
2. “Vichy Aqualia Thermal” not only moisturizes the skin, but also significantly softens it, removes excess skin secretions, nourishes, and also protects from harmful factors.
3. “Garnier BB Cream Secret of Perfection” eliminates redness, removes sebum, tightens pores and does not clog them, is quickly absorbed, evens out skin color, and also provides a mattifying effect.
4. “Natura Siberica Japanese Sophora” protects against ultraviolet radiation and negative environmental factors, stimulates collagen production, provides complete hydration and mattifies. Contains natural ingredients.
5. “TimeWise Mary Kay” gives smoothness and elasticity, retains moisture, stimulates collagen production, nourishes, controls the level of sebum secreted, and also slows down the aging process.
6. “Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions” eliminates inflammation, moisturizes and nourishes the skin, and also cares for it. The cream is fat-free, so it won’t clog pores.
Rules of care
An oily face and acne can only be eliminated with proper care. You should first consult with an experienced cosmetologist; a specialist will be able to give useful recommendations and select effective treatment.
But it is worth paying attention to several rules that must be followed if you have this type of dermis:
- proper nutrition;
- proper and regular rest;
- the use of cosmetics that are suitable for the type of skin - creams, foundations and gels;
- Do not use sponges and brushes to clean the skin of your face;
- You should wash your face with cold or lukewarm water without using cosmetics or special devices;
- It is recommended to expand the pores using steaming. This procedure can only be carried out using baths using herbal decoctions.
Nutrition
Nutrition plays a special role; the condition of the skin depends on it. If it is incorrect, it will immediately have a negative impact on the face.
Be sure to remove the following foods from your diet:
- fast food;
- fried potatoes;
- sweets;
- highly fatty foods;
- salty and spicy dishes;
- carbonated drinks.
But products from the following list must be present on the menu:
- milk products;
- fresh fruits and vegetables;
- Every day you need to eat up to 30 grams of nuts;
- protein foods - chicken eggs, meat, fish, poultry;
- if you like sweets, then you can eat dried fruits and a few teaspoons of honey.
What is a wen-shaped pimple?
Oily skin and acne on the face are often inseparable concepts, since it is on skin prone to oiliness that acne most often occurs, which can take various forms. But the process begins with the formation of open and closed comedones. It is a closed comedon (whitehead, milium) that is often confused with a lipoma.
Oily skin and facial acne are often inseparable concepts
A pimple wen forms at the site of hair growth. It is a plug or blood clot that has blocked the duct of the sebaceous gland. The ducts of the sebaceous and sweat glands emerge at the mouth of the hair follicle. If, for some reason or physiological structure, the sebaceous glands begin to produce too much secretion (sebum), then it does not have time to come to the surface in the normal way. Stagnant sebum changes its composition and becomes thicker. The keratinized cells of the epidermis, due to the fact that the sebum has clogged the passage, also cannot come to the surface. A dense small plug (up to 3 mm) is formed from a mixture of viscous fat and scales. Due to their similarity to millet grain, milia are popularly called “millet grain”. The grains protrude above the skin, but do not reach the surface, unlike blackheads.
They usually occur on the face, where the skin is thinnest: eyelids, cheekbones, temples. For a long time, the neoplasms do not manifest themselves at all. Milia cannot be squeezed out - this is a characteristic feature that distinguishes them from acne.
Oily acne can occur at any age and occurs even in infants. Most often, white pimples form in adolescents during puberty and puberty women.
Diseases and bad habits that cause oily skin
There are a number of diseases that can cause oily sheen. Let's look at them in a little more detail.
Malnutrition
Since our body cannot produce female hormones from nothing, if there is insufficient supply of nutrients, for example due to diet, the amount of male hormones in the blood increases. This, in turn, leads to improper functioning of the sebaceous glands. So, before limiting access to food, think carefully.
Binge eating
Obese people also often suffer from increased facial oiliness, as their unbalanced diet leads to an increase in the amount of sweat produced.
Malfunction of the hormonal system in women
This option can be caused by several diseases at once, for example, tumors in the reproductive system, ovarian lesions, as well as abrupt cessation of taking birth control pills, menopause and others. All of them lead to an increase in the content of male hormones. And this affects the timbre of the voice, the appearance of coarser hair, increased sweating and irregular cycles, as well as oily facial skin. All these symptoms should make you visit a doctor (gynecologist and endocrinologist), since untimely treatment can lead to infertility, degeneration of tumors and other troubles. It is also recommended to regularly visit a cosmetologist.
Hormonal imbalance can cause mustache and beard growth in women
Malfunction of the hormonal system in men
In most cases, increased testosterone levels occur in professional athletes and bodybuilders because they take certain drugs to increase muscle mass, based on artificial male hormone. Less commonly, this process occurs due to a genetic predisposition that self-regulates over time. In such circumstances, treatment of symptoms is used. To prescribe it, a man should contact an endocrinologist, cosmetologist, valeologist, or nutritionist. Sometimes the help of a psychiatrist is required (if the condition is accompanied by increased aggressiveness, narcissism and pathological jealousy), as well as a sexologist.
Hypertrichosis
This term means increased hairiness. It is also associated with improper functioning of the hormonal system and affects the amount of sebum secreted by the skin.
Liver diseases
Since this organ is the main excretory channel for the release of toxins, excess hormones and other unnecessary substances, damage to it leads to an imbalance in the body. Most often this is reflected in increased fat content in the area of the nasolabial fold and forehead.
