“Black dots” – from the face!

As a result of the release of large amounts of hormones, excess fat production occurs. Because of this, the ducts of the sebaceous glands become blocked - that's where you get acne.

My daughter is very complex about her youthful acne and “blackheads”. I try to convince her that this is a temporary phenomenon and buy various anti-acne products, but the effect is not enough. Tell us how to deal with this scourge? Maybe there are some proven traditional medicine?

Irina Valerievna, 39 years old, Ukhta

Dear Irina Valerievna, the appearance of acne in adolescence is due to puberty. As a result of the release of large amounts of hormones, excess fat production occurs. Because of this, the ducts of the sebaceous glands become blocked - that's where you get acne. Under the influence of atmospheric oxygen, fat oxidizes, it darkens - this is how “black spots” are formed, or, in medical terms, acne.

The formation of pimples and blackheads is also affected by:

Unhealthy diet (fatty, fried, spicy foods, fast food).
Low-quality cosmetics (skin and hair care products with excess fat content).
Constant stress and lack of sleep.
The problem is very common and very annoying. But we can and must fight it.

Here are the recommendations given by dermatologists:
1. First, clearly determine your skin type; to do this, blot your face with a napkin. If it remains dry, your skin is dry, if there are marks all over the napkin, your skin is oily. If part of the napkin is stained with fat (in the so-called T-zone), and part is dry, it means your skin is mixed.
2. Once you have decided on your skin type, always choose care products that are right for you. There is no need to take your mother’s cream or your friend’s lotion, this can only aggravate the problematic skin condition.
Today there are a large number of anti-acne products for every taste and budget.
3. Important advice - never touch your face with dirty hands. Wash your hands thoroughly before washing. After all, with dirty hands you risk introducing an infection into the acne, which can cause inflammation and even suppuration.
4. Do not squeeze acne, this may cause inflammation or scarring. Facial cleansing should only be done by a professional dermatologist.
5. Make warm compresses: apply a clean cloth soaked in hot water to the acne. The duration of this procedure is 20–30 minutes, ideal if you do it twice a day.

Maria Galuzova
dermatologist, Moscow



Recipe from an envelope


Potato lotions

Grate 100 g of raw potatoes on a fine grater and add 1 tsp. honey Mix everything, apply to gauze and apply to problem areas on the face (gauze to skin). And lie down. The procedure lasts 2 hours, so be patient. Make these masks more often, and the results will not be long in coming. Checked!

Birch rubs
Pour a glass of boiling water over a tablespoon of birch buds, place on low heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Then remove from heat, let cool and strain. Ready. Be beautiful!

Lena I., Volzhsky