Here is some good news for those who suffer from acne. A study revealed that those who have acne could grow older more slowly, thanks to some important pieces of their DNA.
Experts have long noticed that those who have passed acne are more likely to delay the onset of signs of aging, such as wrinkles and weakened skin. However, the cause was not clear. Now, a new study, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, links the longest telomeres people with acne have with a slower aging process.
Telomeres are the last tip of our chromosomes and are responsible for maintaining the integrity of our DNA. They have been compared to the plastic tip on the shoelaces, which prevents them from being damaged by constant use.
The researchers focused on 1,205 twins. 1/4 of the total studied suffered from acne. After analyzing the samples of the skin of the twins, the scientists discovered that a gene, p53, which regulates apoptosis - that is, cell death - was less active in those who suffered from acne. In other words, when the telomeres shrink, we are led to apoptosis.
The lead researcher Dr. Simone Ribero, a dermatologist at the Department of Gemini and Genetic Epidemiology Research at King's College London, explained that the findings are related to the length of telomeres, which is much further away to those who suffer from acne. This means that their cells may be protected from aging. He emphasized, however, that further research was needed to determine whether certain gene pathways played a greater role.
Of course, if the symptoms of acne are very severe, it would be good to consult a specialist, who is of course dermatologist us.