Pimple is a result of a blockage of the skin's pore. Pimples are small
skin lesions or inflammations commonly arising from clogged or infected
pores. Pimples can be a source of social isolation that can lead to
frustration and depression. Pimples affect almost 90% of the population
at some time during their lives. Pimples can form when dead skin cells
mix with extra sebum (oily secretion of the sebaceous gland) plug the
opening of hair follicles and trap the normal bacteria found on the
skin. Pimples commonly show up during adolescence. Although pimples
affect around 20 million teenagers in the United States, there is a
growing number of adults with skin blemishes. Pimples can occur
throughout adulthood, depending on your hormonal activity, heredity and
hygiene. Majority of teenagers and adolescents experience pimple
outbreaks. This happens when the skin tries to adjust to hormonal
changes typically during puberty. However, even adults can have
pimples, especially those who are most exposed to dirt and experience a
lot of stress. Also women typically develop pimple outbreaks during
their menstrual cycle when their hormones surge before or during their
menstrual cycle.
Pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads can form on the face, chest, arms,
neck, and back. Acne can range from mild to severe and can last a few
weeks, months, years or can come and go throughout life. Several
factors contribute to the onset of pimples. Both adult and teenage acne
is usually caused by hormonal changes in the body. Hormonal Acne is
very common among young women and some men. Most importantly, elevation
of hormones produced during puberty or the menstrual cycle in women
result in the hormone by-product called DHT. This hormone by product
overstimulates the oil gland resulting in plugging of the pore and acne
production. Clogged pores or follicles are a primary cause of pimples.
Skin bacteria ( Propionibacterium acnes) multiply in clogged pores
where they release a substance that can produce irritation and
inflammation. The wall of the pores can sometimes burst, spreading
inflammation to the surrounding skin. This results in acne lesions that
go from blackheads to pimples to nodules. Common over-the-counter
medications for pimples are Benzoyl peroxide and/or salicylic acid.
Both medications can be found in many creams and gels used to treat
acne through topical application. Regular skin cleansing regimen to rid
your pores of unwanted particles and dirt.
Home remedy for Pimples Tips
1.Lemon is good in removing scars left by them. Apply lemon juice to pimples to reduce their size and intensity.
2.Pimples have been known to positively react to the addition of niacin
(100 mg; three times per day), and vitamin A to a diet.
3.Useful fenugreek paste can be created from the leaves of this
vegetable, which is then applied to the face before you retire each
night. At the start of the morning, the paste should be washed off
using warm water.
4.Juice from garlic is an effective way to get rid of pimples and acne
as it kills the bacteria and the pimples will disappear with several
applications.
5.Make orange peel paste by grinding it in some water. Apply on and around pimples.
6.Pimples can be cured by daily intake of a spoonful of honey mixed with sulphur powder.
7.Another overnight home remedy for zapping a zit is to put a dab of
toothpaste on it to help dry it out. You may need to test this on a
short-term basis to make sure it doesn't irritate your pimple. Calamine
lotion will have the same drying effect.
8.Take cucumber and grate it after peeling . To this add juice of one
lime. Mix well and put it into a blender to make a fine paste. Apply
this paste
9.Make a paste of neem leaves with turmeric powder. Apply on affected
area. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.
10.Hot Epsom salts bath taken two times per week will ease all cases of pimples.
12.Keeping the skin well cleansed will deter the formation of pimples.
Using a mild cleanser at the start of your day, in the evening, and
before bed is recommended.
13.Touching your skin passes extra dirt, oil, bacteria, and grime that can trigger acne and other skin irritations. |
