Acne today, without wrinkles tomorrow, says science

Most of us have worried the acne that sprouted in our face during adolescence.In some cases, after this, the annoying pimples still appear years later, however, it seems that our condition has not been in vain . Acne today, without tomorrow wrinkles , says science.

Acne today, without tomorrow wrinkles, says the science

The doctors had already noted that people who suffered acne in their youth , when they became older , retained a much smoother skin and that did not lose thickness .They thought it was due to fat production, but apparently recent research has found another reason.

In a study in Britain, it was discovered that women who had suffered acne in their juve You had the longer telomeres .The telomeres are like caps that cover the ends of the chromosomes .In the case of women with acne the telomeres of the white blood cells were significantly longer.These telomeres protect from aging and delay the death of cells; they act keeping intact the genetic information.

Acne today, without wrinkles tomorrow, says science

Throughout life, cells divide to replenish the skin and organs and telomeres are waning .When they are too small, the cells stop dividing and deterioration begins .The study has shown that telomeres of women with acne have a different length and that protects them.The scientists themselves have said that the same tests need to be done with men, since only women appeared in the study.

Acne today, without wrinkles tomorrow, says science

In addition to telomeres, the P-53 gene seems to be involved in skin aging, this gene appears less in people who have suffered from acne, knowing that There is this implication of telomeres, researchers have wondered if it is possible to grow them to delay aging.Several investigations have been opened, since telomeres also affect such important diseases as cancer. But , in the length of the telomeres, at the moment it seems that the most important role is played by the genetic inheritance .

Acne today, without wrinkles tomorrow, says science

The latest findings speak of a substance called telomerase that offers promising results.Telomerase is an enzyme that some people produce and that lengthens telomeres after cell division, delaying aging .It is still unknown because some people produce more telomerase and others less, but Brazilian and American scientists are on the way to get r a way to increase telomerase production .This would impact on a better quality of life in every way.

If you were interested in this article, you may want to read: What your face reveals your health to those who look at you.Discover it!

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