What is a micro comedo and hos does it affect Acne?
When cells build up inside the follicle wall, a small impaction is formed that is called a microcomedo. Microcomedones are actually a mixture of dead cells, bacteria, fatty acids from excess sebum, and other debris. What triggers Acne? Sebaceous activity, overproduction of sebum (this can be genetic, hormonal or stress related, or any combination of these), outside bacteria, cosmetic allergies, and other irritants like synthetic oils, detergents and fabric softeners. What is the primary cause of Acne? There is no known cure for acne and the cause is also unknown. It is known that without sebaceous activity, there is no Acne. What is the difference between an “open” and a “closed” comedo? The open comedo’s orifice is open and the material is more compact. The closed comedo forms an inflammatory process by the lipids rupturing the dermis. This results in an entire comedo mass breaking into the dermis and producing a full inflammatory response. This results in a nodule or pustule or a com
