Is It True That Dry Skin Can Be Free From Acne Threats?

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JAKARTA - There is an assumption that so far it has been circulating that dry facial skin can free someone from a "ghost" called acne. This assumption turned out to be a big mistake.

The following is an explanation from a skin and genital specialist from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Dr. dr. Tjut Nurul Alam Jacoeb Sp.KK (K):

"Dried is not acne? It's something different. The oil glands that can be a source of acne are in the hair roots. While the water is in the skin layer. It is possible that the skin does not have sufficient water supply but the oil glands are sufficient to make acne," he said as quoted by ANTARA.

The acne, which usually appears around the chin, is basically caused by various processes that disturb the oil glands on the skin.

Apart from hormonal factors, acne can also be triggered by stress, unhealthy lifestyles such as consuming a lot of oil and lack of sleep.

Cleaning the face using facial cleansing fluids, such as face soap and others, can be a way to prevent acne far away.

Nurul said dry skin can be felt immediately from its paper-like texture. Then when washing your face, suddenly it feels hot. In even worse conditions, dry skin can turn very dry. The sign is that the skin becomes broken, for example in the heel, elbow and knee.

"The skin is very dry, it's a sign of peeling, the skin is cracked, the heel, knee, elbow. It's an extra dry level," said Nurul.

In addition, if the skin feels itchy after peeling and then redening, it is a sign that the skin condition is more serious.

"If it is easy to retail, it is a sign that the damage is high after dry. Moreover, it is red, the blood vessels have been disturbed by the environment," said Nurul.

Therefore, it is better to fulfill daily liquid intake and use moisturizers, especially if the skin tends to dry.