Can acne slow down ageing? Doctor reacts to viral video on being wrinkle-free forever

Flaunting a flawless and wrinkle-free skin herself, a woman on Instagram claimed that having a history of acne is a predictor of better ageing and fewer wrinkles. Acne's anti-ageing secret: A Harvard Assistant Professor, Dr Abigail Waldman took the Internet by storm as she dropped the viral video and claimed, “One benefit of having acne is that your skin may age slower with fewer wrinkles than your acne-free peers.” She based her claim on a research and added, “In one study, acne patient cells were found to be biologically younger with longer telomeres, the part of dna at the end of chromosomes that affects longevity of the cell. #acne #acneskin #antiaging #dermatologist.” Bringing his expertise to the same in an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vijaya Gowri Bandaru, Visiting Consultant - Dermatology at Sakra World Hospital, shared, “Acne, a common skin condition affecting around 80% of teens and many adults, is often seen as a trouble. Cellular replication may be greatly impacted by it; as cells get shorter, they are less able to divide efficiently, which leads to obvious aging symptoms.” He explained, “According to some experts, those who have acne might have longer telomeres than persons without the condition, which tends to slow down biological aging. Propionibacterium acnes, which causes inflammation and infection, frequently proliferate as a result.” From breakouts to beauty: Dr Vijaya Gowri Bandaru elaborated, “The skin's innate resilience may be enhanced by this persistent inflammation, which promotes cellular repair mechanisms that preserve the suppleness and texture of young skin.