Inflammation is induced by many elements, including disease, UV light, excess sebum and long-term use of topical irritants. It is the immune system’s innate response against internal and eternal assaults. Inflammation is a normal, essential defense mechanism to keep the body healthy.
Acute inflammation can be beneficial. For example, in wound healing: Inflammation is necessary for injury repair. However, if such acute inflammation is not treated, chronic inflammation will result which is destructive.
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*Taken from page 21 of ZO Principles of Skin Health Restoration