Microcysts: everything about these under skin pimples - it
Microichyst, closed comedon, white point ... Whatever name is given to this button under skin, it results from an acne phenomenon.We tell you everything!
When he started, he is almost invisible.He grows under the skin and stands out to the touch.If we let him settle, he ignites and can become our worst dermatological nightmare.Who is he ?The microi.But what exactly is this subcutaneous lesion?How to overcome this acne phenomenon?We asked our questions to Dr. Philippe Abimelec, dermatologist, in order to learn more about these white points than we know!
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What is a microcyst and how to recognize it?
The microcyst, elementary lesion of acne, is due to the obstruction of the hair follicle - a subcutaneous cavity in which a hair is born - via a "thickening of the surface layer corneal of the skin", explains the expert.In other words, an excess of sebum produced by the sebaceous gland accumulates in this cavity without being able to extract it since the orifice is obstructed.This phenomenon is therefore the basis of the formation of the microcyst.Often located in the T zone of the face (the forehead, the nose and the chin), these retention lesions can also be felt on the cheeks.Quasi-invisible since they are subcutaneous and do not influence the color of the epidermis, microchysts are generally distinguished by infirmable boules to the touch.In some cases, they can be revealed in light is visible to the naked eye.These pimples under the skin, also called closed comedons, cannot get out of the epidermis by simple pressure as we would for an open comedy, in other words to eliminate black dots.Therefore, these are real pressure cookers."Microystes are doomed to make way for inflammation therefore to transform into painful red buttons," explains the specialist.
What are the causes of microystes?
The microcyst - being a lesion of pubertal acne or adult also known as hormonal acne - may be the consequence of many causes.Starting with hormonal variations.Indeed, they are favored by a particular hormonal climate, in particular by the greater production of male hormones (testosterone).But it should not be forgotten that acne is often associated with oily skins which, in fact, promote the obstruction of pores and the appearance of microchysts.These can also be the result of external factors.
Exogenous factors
Les soins comédogènes
Starting to remove comedogenic care from your vanity is the first step to follow.As their name suggests, they tend to obstruct the pores of the skin and therefore to promote the appearance of comedons.In addition, "for the skin of the face, many oils are contraindicated when one is subject to microystes in particular coconut oil, palm oil, flax seed oil or even oilof wheat germ, explains the specialist.On the contrary, we can use cosmetics based on argan oil or hemp oil, they are harmless ".
Certains médicaments
It is good to remember that certain drugs can have an effect on our body and promote the appearance of an acne phenomenon that can generate microchysts.In first position come the hormonal contraceptives including first generation pills and implants.Some antiepileptics or antidepressants are added to the list.Finally, vitamin B12 - known for its many roles on our metabolism and our nervous system - can also promote the formation of subcutaneous comedons.
Le soleil
Finally, do not underestimate the action of the sun on your skin.It is a false-admi that gives you the illusion of treating your acne (disappearance of blackheads, red pimples ...) during the summer period thanks to the action of UVs with anti-inflammatory virtues.But insidiously, this causes a thickening of the skin and therefore promotes the formation of microchysts which, a few weeks later, will give way to an army of red pimples.Rebound effect guaranteed (and not desired)!
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What are the treatments for microocystic acne?
If it can happen to us all to wake up one day with a microcyst on the face, we only speak of microchystic acne when the majority of acne lesions are closed comedons.But how do you get rid of this epidermal scourge?
Skin cleaning in dermatologist
To start, it is necessary to use a dermatologist in order to carry out a skin cleaning.The principle ?Make a slight incision at the microiching level thanks to a small blade of scalpel or a vaccinostyle.Thus, the closed comedon turns into an open comedon and it becomes possible to extract the excess of accumulated sebum."Essential for stopping microocystic acne, this technique is too little used," deplores the dermatologist.The catch?She is not reimbursed by health insurance.
Drug treatments
During a first appointment, the specialist can start by prescribing antibiotics whose action is anti-inflammatory.If they do not treat microystes properly speaking, they neutralize the bacteria with the base of the inflammation of microystes and control the appearance of red pimples.After skin cleaning, local treatment for acne can also be prescribed.Gels, creams or retinoids based on retinoids (including the famous roaccutane) can be aggressive and irritating, it is therefore advisable to couple these products to softer and moisturizing creams.In cases of severe acne, the dermatologist can go further by prescribing oral treatments.
Natural care
In addition to these medical treatments, it is possible to add some treatments to your daily routine in order to put all the odds on our side for clear skin in the long term.Thus, it is good to adopt a cream based on fruit acids (AHA) which can be perfectly associated with retinoids.Note that "the application can cause tingling on the face, but they are short and short -lived," said the specialist.You can also turn to peels based on glycolic acid in order to complete skin cleaning.Finally, if they do not have the role of treating microystes, organic essential oils (in the form of roll-on or to integrate into recipes of grandmothers) can have healing, anti-inflammatory and preventive virtues against thereappearance of these unsightly lesions.We remember in particular the essential oil of Helichrysus, rosemary, slapped sage, Ravinstara and Tea Tree.Be careful, however, the specialist specifies that "plant extracts can reveal spots on the face if you are exposed to the sun".To be used with vigilance and medical advice, as always!
