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What Are Pimples

By: Juliet Cohen Home | Health-and-Fitness | Acne


Pimples are a very common problem for people the world over. It is also called is acne and blackheads. Pimples are tiny, pointed elevations on the skin that contain pus in most cases. Pimples can affect men or women and can strike at any age. They can appear without any warning and seem to break out at the most inopportune time. Pimples are caused to skin infection, irritation, or over activity of the sebaceous and sweat glands. Most persons associate pimples with a skin disorder called acne, which is considered the most common cause of its development. Adolescents are very prone to pimples, and many people spend their teenage years trying to prevent pimples. Pimples are infections that arise from pores becoming clogged. Clear pores are necessary for natural oils to escape to the surface of the skin. People of all races and ages get pimples. It is most common in adolescents and young adults. An estimated 80 percent of all people between the ages of 12 and 32 have pimples outbreaks at some point.

People of all ages and races have a good chance of getting pimples at some point in their life. Pimples are red and cyst-like growths on the surface of the skin and though they may look unbecoming to the affected person, squeezing them is not the solution to getting rid of them. Other common actions can also worsen the condition and spread the acne bacteria by further inflammation, like over zealous cleansing of the skin, squeezing or picking at the pimples and use of greasy makeup products that can clog the follicles. Exposure to oily, greasy and other harmful emissions in the environment like those from a factory, fast food joint, garage etc. Cause of pimples is an increase in hormones called androgens (male sex hormones). These increase in both boys and girls during puberty and cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum.

Hormonal changes related to pregnancy or starting or stopping birth control pills can also cause pimples. Tendency to develop pimples can be inherited from parents.
Popular cures for pimples, such as Proactiv and Accutane, can have unwelcome side effects. Proactiv contains Benzoyl Peroxide, which is the active ingredient in most prescription pimple medications. Eating a balanced diet and getting a full supply of important nutrients as well as drinking water instead of sugary carbonated drinks will keep your body in shape so that it can fight infections properly. Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants should be a part of any pimple home remedy. Vitamins C and E contain antioxidants which will prevent cell damage and assist in the healing process. Vitamin C helps to form collagen to reduce the chance of post-acne scarring and correct the skin pigments.

Pimple Treatment Tips

1. Eating a balanced diet and getting a full supply of important nutrients.

2. Drink a 8 glass water every day.

3. Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants should be a part of any pimple home remedy.

4. Proactiv contains Benzoyl Peroxide, which is the active ingredient in most prescription pimple medications.

5. Vitamin C helps to form collagen to reduce the chance of post-acne scarring.



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Juliet Cohen writes articles to get rid of acne scars and homemade cure for acne. For more information on acne visit our site at http://www.acnecaretips.org.

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