A button acne? Nothing is more common! But the mechanism that creates it is also very complex. These skin blemishes are indeed involved in multiple reactions of the skin. Among these, inflammation.
What we see of the button is the ignition
The external signs of acne, how we recognize them, are actually signs of inflammation that occurs in our skin redness, heat, pain, edema (fluid buildup in the area). If signs of inflammation are unpleasant, we must recognize that it is itself necessary: the defense mechanism of our body, which is initiated as soon as we are attacked. Obviously, those who find themselves regularly collapsed in front of the mirror due to the emergence of a black misplaced will tend to see the button itself as aggression ... But from the standpoint of our skin, it's self-defense.
Inflammation cons invasion
The skin defends primarily against a bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes. This bacterium thrives on fat and likes to be between 30 ° C and 37 ° C - so it lives on our skin, and grows especially in comedones, which are selected pockets of sebum within the skin by its thickening surface. After a while, the wall of comedo may assign, naturally or because it is handled. Accordingly spread through skin bacteria, but also lipids and enzymes that were inside. This is where the skin marker aggression, and she launches her immune system to attack, triggering unpleasant signs.
What to do against the inflammation that creates acne pimples?
One logical consequence is to minimize the manipulation of buttons, which causes the spread of bacteria and rupture of comedones. It is also important to wash hands very regularly - the more they own, the less likely they will carry germs on your face, where they may worsen the inflammation. Also choose a skincare product that helps your skin resist inflammation. Some brands offer creams or gels containing active lavants soothing, antibacterial and limiting the spread of germs.