acne
different forms of acne with their causes and associated symptoms
The so-called "Endogenous ACNE" are forms of acne that are not caused by
can be brought in from the outside. Endogenous means inside the body
In most cases, these are hormonal disorders or
Developmental phases (puberty).
Rather rare forms of endogenous acne are:
• ACNE NEONATORUM (newborn acne)
• ACNE INFANTUM (toddler acne 3-12 months)
• ACNE TARDA (adult acne)
Special forms of acne can be triggered by external conditions. These types of acne are called exogenous forms. These are mainly caused by medications, cosmetics, or psychologically induced digital
Manipulation triggered.
Rather rare forms of exogenous acne:
• ACNE AESTIVALIS (Mallorca acne)
•ACNE VENENATA (contact acne)
“As diverse as the causes, so individual is the therapy.”
ENDOGENOUS ACNE - Types of acne and differences with internal causes
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ACNE COMEDONICA
Affected areas in most cases:
- Nose
- Forehead
- cheeks
- rarely also on the back
Symptoms:
- very few, slightly inflamed papules
- increased comedones (blackheads)
Age group:
- Adolescence to the end of puberty
Scarring:
- very low
Healing:
- often heals completely without lasting damage
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ACNE VULGARIS
Affected areas in most cases:
- Nose
- Forehead
- cheeks
- rarely also on the back
Symptoms:
- several slightly inflamed papules
- increased comedones (blackheads)
Age group:
- Adolescence, puberty to early adulthood
Scarring:
- very low
Healing:
- often heals completely without lasting damage
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Acne Papulo Pustulosa
Affected areas in most cases:
- Nose
- Forehead
- cheeks
- rarely also on the back
Symptoms:
- moderate to severe form of acne
- increased comedones (blackheads)
- Inflammations are not yet so pronounced
- comedones form purulent nodules
Age group:
- Adolescence until the end of puberty
Scarring:
- are possible due to inflammatory processes
Healing:
- often heals completely with slight scarring
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Acne conglobata
Affected areas in most cases:
- Nose
- Forehead
- cheeks
- rarely also on the back
Symptoms:
- most severe form of acne
- large inflammations with nodules and papules
- possible fistula formation
- Abscesses may occur
Age group:
- Adolescence, puberty, early adulthood and late adulthood, even after menopause
Scarring:
- significant scarring with permanent retention
Healing:
- often
difficult to heal, requires long therapy with the help of
Allergy tests, blood count, urine and stool samples.
Bioresonance performed.
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Acne Fulminans
Affected areas in most cases:
- Nose
- Forehead
- cheeks
- rarely also on the back
Symptoms:
- very rare form of acne (acne maligna)
- Symptoms comparable to ACNE Conglobata
- Additional symptoms may include leukocytosis, inflammation of joints and fever
Age group:
- all age groups
Scarring:
- there is a risk of significant scarring
Healing:
- difficult to heal with significant long-term consequences.
EXOGENOUS ACNE - Types of acne and differences due to external causes
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ACNE EXCORIEE
Affected areas in most cases:
- all body parts accessible to the affected persons
Symptoms:
- constant compulsive pressing or scratching
- Affected people perceive even the smallest blackheads as disturbing and have to express them
- manipulative inflammation, crusting and scarring occur
Age group:
- all age groups
Trigger:
- Control disorders due to stress
- Psychological causes
Healing:
- Completely healed when manipulation is stopped and the patient cooperates.
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ACNE COSMETICA
Affected areas in most cases:
- Face
- cleavage
Symptoms:
- Clogged pores
- comedones
Age group:
- all age groups
Scarring:
- Scarring only occurs when visible blackheads and blemishes are squeezed out by the affected person themselves.
Healing:
- Completely disappears when the cosmetic product causing the problem is discontinued.
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MEDICATED ACNE
Affected areas in most cases:
- Face
- Breast
- Shoulder
- Back
Symptoms:
- constant compulsive pressing or scratching
- Affected people perceive even the smallest blackheads as disturbing and have to express them
- manipulative inflammation, crusting and scarring occur
Age group:
- all age groups
Trigger:
- Drugs in the form of barbiturates (depressants of the nervous system)
- Lithium medications (psychosis)
- Medications in the form of glucocorticoids (cortisone)
- Overdose of vitamins B6, B12 or D2
- Hormonal forms of contraception
Healing:
- Completely healed when the intake is stopped and the substance causing the problem is replaced.
Course of therapy
Preliminary discussion
It is about a
Anamnesis tries to find out the cause of acne. We
will discuss various topics together to determine the start date of the
Finding out about acne and its trigger.
- Occupational history
- Leisure history
- Nutritional history
- Family history
Skin analysis: A skin analysis is carried out based on previous
Experience and in-depth knowledge of dermatology. Should
If the skin analysis does not prove to be informative, the
A family doctor or an endocrinologist (hormone specialist) is consulted to work out possible further diagnoses together.
Treatment plan: A treatment plan is developed together and continually adjusted as the skin improves. In addition, the diet, daily cleansing routine, and intake of various vitamins and micronutrients are adjusted.
Treatment success: We never promise a cure. However, based on several years of professional experience, we can report significant and rapid improvement, sometimes even complete healing, in all our treated clients to date.
